UTRGV Unsung Heroes
Massiel Muñoz, assistant director of the UTRGV Student Union on the Edinburg Campus, oversees the functionality of one of the most student-populated places on campus. She helps make sure things are running efficiently and that her staff has all they need to do their jobs in a clear and positive way.
![Massiel Muñoz](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-massiel-munoz.jpg)
Carina Alcantara, program coordinator with the UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science on the Edinburg campus, has dedicated 17 years working at UTRGV. From a student development program coordinator to student media advisor, to her current role coordinating events, Alcantara has seen it all through her career.
![Carina Alcantara](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-carina-alcantara.webp)
Nallely Salinas, program coordinator in the P-16 Outreach and Testing Services Department on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus, works closely with high school initiatives and Abriendo Caminos scholarship winners. She helps organize conferences and camps for students, helping to bridge the gap between high school and university life.
![Nallely Salinas](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-nallely-salinas.jpg)
Jesus Buitron, outreach manager for UTRGV Undergraduate Recruitment Department on the Edinburg Campus, helps guide students upon entering UTRGV. Whether that’s helping them with admissions, financial aid, or even a scholarship process, Buitron serves as a liaison between a student’s transition from high school to higher education.
![Jesus Buitron](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-jesus-buitron.jpg)
Krystal Marroquin, HR training coordinator for Edinburg and Brownsville campuses, works within the Office of Human Resources and plays a vital role in organizing and facilitating impactful training sessions for UTRGV staff and faculty. One aspect that brings immense joy to Marroquin’s work is the opportunity to foster team-building skills throughout campus, she said.
![Krystal Marroquin](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-krystal-marroquin.jpg)