The Team

Laurie Simmons
DirectorPhone: 956-665-3908
Email: laurie.simmons@utrgv.edu
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Derek Abrams, M.B.A., M.S.
Associate Director/Associate Professor of PracticePhone: (956) 882-5836
Email: derek.abrams@utrgv.edu
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Lance Nail, Ph.D.
DeanPhone: (956) 665-3315
Email: lance.nail@utrgv.edu
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Michael Ramos
College Administrator - College of Business & EntrepreneurshipPhone: (956) 655-3267
Email: michael.ramos01@utrgv.edu
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Dr. Russell Adams, Ph.D.
Chair/Associate ProfessorPhone: (956) 882-7654
Email: russell.adams@utrgv.edu
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Stephanie L. Mendez, M.B.A.
ManagerPhone: (956) 665-3915
Email: stephanie.mendez01@utrgv.edu
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Esther Ballesteros, M.P.A.
Administrative CoordinatorPhone: (956) 665-3917
Email: esther.ballesteros01@utrgv.edu
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Persephonie Martinez
Program CoordinatorPhone: (956) 665-3920
Email: persephonie.martinez01@utrgv.edu
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Vivian Vargas
Program CoordinatorPhone: (956) 665-3918
Email: vivian.vargas01@utrgv.edu
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Kanea MacDonald
Communications CoordinatorPhone: (956) 665-3914
Email: kanea.macdonald01@utrgv.edu
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Yesenia Padron, M.B.A.
Digital Engagement CoordinatorEmail: yesenia.padron01@utrgv.edu
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Natalia De La Garza, M.B.A.
Program SpecialistEmail: natalia.delagarza02@utrgv.edu
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Ervey Gonzalez
GA - Blackstone LaunchPad Student Ambassador LeadEmail: ervey.gonzalez01@utrgv.edu
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Leila Castro
Marketing SEI InternEmail: leila.castro01@utrgv.edu
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Jessica Resendez
Market Research SEI InternEmail: jessica.resendez01@utrgv.edu
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Andrea Cortinas
Blackstone LaunchPad Student AmbassadorEmail: andrea.cortinas01@utrgv.edu
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Jose Maranon
Blackstone LaunchPad Student AmbassadorEmail: jose.maranon01@utrgv.edu
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Jennifer Olivos
Blackstone LaunchPad Student AmbassadorEmail: jennifer.olivos01@utrgv.edu
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