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Email: hr@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2451
Phone Alt: 956-882-8205
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Administration

Mike-James Mike James
Chief Human Resources Officer
mike.james@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.166
Phone: 956-665-5827

Dalinda-Sandoval Dalinda Sandoval
HR Administration Supervisor
dalinda.sandoval@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.168
Phone: 956-665-5226


Customer Support

Leticia_ramirez Leticia Ramirez
HR Assistant II
leticia.ramirez01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.126
Phone: 956-665-2451

Laura-Espinoza Laura Espinoza
HR Assistant II
laura.espinoza@utrgv.edu
Brownsville, BVAQ 1.200
Phone: 956-882-8205

HR Operations

Trini-Yunes Dr. Trini Yunes
Director of Human Resources
trini.yunes@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.154
Phone: 956-665-7959

Benefits

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Omar Perez
Sr. Benefits Representative
omar.perez@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.148
Phone: 956-665-7465

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Zwelky McCall-Hernandez
Benefits Representative
zwelky.mccall01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, EMASS 2.146
Phone: 956-665-2491

Janessa Rodriguez

Janessa Rodriguez 
Sr. Benefits Representative
Janessa.rodriguez01@utrgv.edu

Brownsville, BVAQ 1.217
Phone: 956-882-7808

Rolando-Segovia

Rolando Segovia
Benefits Representative
rolando.segovia@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.144
Phone: 956-665-3020

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Eder Torres
Accountant I
eder.torres01@utrgv.edu

Brownsville, BVAQ 1.215
Phone: 956-882-6707


Salary Administration & Records

Jesus-Escalante Jesus Escalante
Salary Administration & Records Manager
jesus.escalante@utrgv.edu

Brownsville, BVAQ 1.219
Phone: 956-882-7827

Mary-Garcia Mary Garcia
HR Assistant II
maria.garcia1@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.108
Phone: 956-665-2553

Mariele Partida Lopez Mariele Partida Lopez
HR Assistant II
mariele.partidalopez@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.126
Phone: 956-665-7901

edgardo ramirez Edgardo Ramirez
HR Assistant II
edgardo.ramirez01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.158
Phone: 956-665-3292

Jesus Gonzalez Jesus Gonzalez
HR Assistant II
jesus.g.gonzalez01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.158
Phone: 956-665-2552

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HR Assistant II
aida.hernandez@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.158
Phone: 956-665-3293

Immigration

Alberto-Castillo Alberto Castillo
Immigration Services Manager
alberto.castillo@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.162
Phone: 956-665-3021

HR Information System

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Sirisha Avancha
HRIS Analyst
sirisha.avancha01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.160
Phone: 956-665-7464
Alicia Peña

Alicia Peña
HRIS Analyst
alicia.pena@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.160
Phone: 956-665-2888

Employee Relations & Policy Administration

Aubrey-Murray Aubrey Murray
Employee Relations Manager
aubrey.murray@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.150
Phone: 956-665-3813
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HR Business Partner
hector.guerrero01@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.150
Phone: 956-665-3814

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Debra Torres
HR Business Partner
debra.torres@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.150
Phone: 956-665-3815
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Ernesto Gonzalez
Leave Administration Rep
ernesto.gonzalez01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.130
Phone: 956-665-2991

School of Medicine

vera-ruiz Vera Ruiz
HR Manager Health Affairs
vera.ruiz@utrgv.edu
Harlingen, HCEBL 3.144
Phone: 956-296-1516
john-gomez John Gomez
 
HR Representative I
juan.gomez@utrgv.edu
Harlingen, HCEBL 3.144
Phone: 956-296-1621
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Jessica Garces
HR Business Partner
jessica.garces@utrgv.edu

Harlingen, HCEBL 3.144
Phone: 956-296-1561

Compensation & Talent Acquisition

Kristina-Chavez Kristina Chavez
Director for Compensation &
Talent Acquisition
kristina.chavez@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.164
Phone: 956-665-5395

Compensation

Yesica-Avila Yesica Avila
Compensation Analyst
yesica.avila@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.156
Phone: 956-665-3232
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Compensation Specialist 
sylvia.delacruz@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.158
Phone: 956-665-7895

Talent Acquisition & Student Employment

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Assistant Director for 
Talent Acquisition & Student Employment
emilia.trevino@utrgv.edu
Brownsville, BVAQP 1.208
Phone: 956-882-6504

Talent Acquisition

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Angie Hinojosa
HR Representative II
anjelica.soto@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.132
Phone: 956-665-7837

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Wendy Robles Alvarez
Recruiter wendy.roblesalvarez@utrgv.edu

 

Edinburg, MASS 2.132
Phone: 956-665-2359

Student Employment Office

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Luisana Ibarra
Student Employment Coordinator
luisana.ibarra@utrgv.edu

Brownsville, BVAQP 1.210 Phone: 956-882-7745

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Fatima Guzman
Student Employment Coordinator
fatima.guzman01@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, EMASS 2.158 Phone: 956-665-7203

Organizational Development and Training

Larae-Elias Dr. Larae Elias
Assoc. Director for Talent Management
larae.elias@utrgv.edu
Edinburg, MASS 2.140
Phone: 956-665-2516
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Cassandra Leal
Training Coordinator
cassandra.leal@utrgv.edu

Brownsville, BVAQ 1.209
Phone: 956-882-6550
Staff

Amnah Imtiaz
Training Coordinator
amnah.imtiaz@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.136
Phone: 956-665-7210

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Dr. Marco Garza
Director for Organizational Development
marco.garza@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.152
Phone:956-665-4651

Nicole-Englitsch

Nicole Englitsch
Organizational Development Manager
nicole.englitsch@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.142
Phone: 956-665-2360

Maria Garza

Maria Garza 
Employee Engagement Wellness Coordinator
Maria.f.garza@utrgv.edu

Edinburg, MASS 2.128 
Phone: 956-665-5025

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