Meet our Staff
(From left to right: Associate Vice President Cindy Valdez , Academic Content Coach-Family Specialist Monica Padron, Academic Content Coach-ELA Diana Carcano, Administrative Assistant I Angelica Saavedra, Director of GEAR UP, Dr. Ernesto Ramirez, Assistant Director of GEAR UP, Cristina Castillo, Accountant IV Laura Mendoza, Program Specialist Petra Aguirre, Data and Research Manager Angel Anguiano)
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 IV, Program Specialist and Administrative Assistants provide additional support for program implementation.