Vanicha McQueen

Vanicha McQueen is Associate Professor of the Practice and Assistant Department Head in Marine Engineering Technology at Texas A&M Galveston. A 1988 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S. Marine Engineering), she also holds an A.S. in Drafting and Design Technology from Santa Fe Community College (2001). Her 30+ years of industry experience includes roles as:

• Chief Engineer at G and H Towing (2015-2018)
• Maintenance Manager at APM Terminals (2012-2015)
• Marine Engineer at SBM-Atlantia (2006-2007)

McQueen holds USCG Chief Engineer licenses for motor/gas turbine vessels and has PMP certification. Her technical expertise spans marine propulsion systems, port machinery maintenance, and offshore facility design.