RTF Staff

Milaka Falk

Senior Programs and Events Coordinator
Director, Camps and Workshops
E-mail: milaka.falk@austin.utexas.edu
Office: CMA 6.120
Phone: 512-471-4191
Pronouns: she/her

Milaka graduated from the RTF Department in Spring of 1992. In the 31 years between her graduation and returning to the 40 Acres, she spent time as a comedy writer, haunted house manager, singer, theater and film teacher (middle and high school), and college advisor. Her proudest accomplishment, however, is raising her two kids alongside her husband. (Awwww.)

Milaka is responsible for overseeing and managing department events (including guest lecturers and screenings) as well as the RTF summer camp activities. 

Drew Saplin

Student Production Coordinator/Set Safety Coordinator
E-mail: Drew.saplin@austin.utexas.edu or rtf-safety@austin.utexas.edu
Phone: 512-232-1975 
Pronouns: He/They  

Drew joined RTF and Moody College in Spring 2024. He works with production students to educate them on set etiquette and approving safety plans for their productions. He also coordinates production insurance, travel for productions, and the student production resource center, The Hub.

Wendy Stuessy

Senior Financial Analyst
E-mail: Wendy.stuessy@austin.utexas.edu
 

Wendy serves as a full-time accountant and purchasing supervisor for all department accounts.  She meets regularly with faculty, staff and students regarding a variety of fiscal matters and is responsible for maintaining and communicating current Moody and UT policy information. Wendy makes long-term and short-term fiscal projections and works closely with Assistant Director to establish the annual operating budget. She prepares and distributes regular financial reports for Department Chair, Assistant Director, various stakeholders, conference managers and event leaders. 

Teresa Valente

Academic Program Coordinator
E-mail: teresa.valente@austin.utexas.edu
Office: CMA 6.120
Phone: 512-471-1906

Teresa earned her B.A. in communication with a focus in Media production from the University of Houston and has 9 years of film experience. Some may call her a Disney addict…When she is not planning her next Disney trip she is spending time with her family or relaxing at home with her dog, Charlie.

Teresa works with Course Scheduling (including CES reports and grade reporting), tracking alumni accomplishments and industry contacts, and assisting students with festival/script submissions.

 

Teresa Warner

Sr. Academic Program Coordinator (Graduate Programs)
E-mail: teresa.warner@austin.utexas.edu
Office: CMA 6.118
Phone: 512-471-3532
Pronouns: she/her

Teresa received her MFA in Screenwriting from The University of Texas at Austin Department of Radio-Television-Film in 2014. She’s worked in LA for the NFL Network and the DGA, but was called back to Austin by breakfast tacos.  She’s excited to be a part of the department again and enjoys working with and supporting the faculty, staff, and students.