The UTRGV Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate (GEAR UP) Project staff plays an important role in the implementation of the grant at each participating campus. To facilitate the process, a university-based support system has been established to assist each campus. In addition to a Campus Site Coordinator, an Academic Coach and a Academic Content Coach Family Engagement is assigned to each campus. A GEAR UP Director, Assistant Director, Data and Research Manager, Accountant III, Program Specialist and Administrative Assistant I, provide additional support for program implementation.
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From left to right, the top row includes McAllen Coordinator Abril Cabrera, Data Manager Angel Anguiano, Weslaco Coordinator Lupe Hernandez, Weslaco Coordinator Janet Martinez, Director of GEAR UP Dr. Ernesto Ramirez, Donna Coordinator Jacqelyn Medina, Weslaco Coordinator Rosa Viera, Edinburg Coordinator Marisol Laurel, and Assistant Director of GEAR UP Noah Flores.
The middle row includes McAllen Coordinator Martha Salas, Mission Coordinator Monica Ibarra, Edinburg Coordinator Sonia Alonzo, Administrative Assistant I Angie Saavedra, Donna Coordinator Yazmin Fraire, Program Specialist Patty Aguirre, ELA Coach Diana Carcano, and Family Specialist Monica Padron.
The bottom row includes McAllen Coordinator Ana Rojero, Accountant II Rosa Benitez, Mission Coordinator Nelda Ramirez, Edinburg Coordinator Juan Gabriel Mendoza, and Math Coach Yahaira Valadez.
Not pictured is Edinburg Coordinator Ashley Davila Ramirez.