Leadership
Diana holds a B.Sc. degree in Finance and Accounting from Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico and a M.Ed. in Education Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is committed to excellence in education, with a professional strong passion for international education and cultural exchange, providing comprehensive support to faculty and staff in order to empower students to achieve their full potential as global citizens.
Adriana Ramirez was born in Florida but has called the Rio Grande Valley home for the past 26 years. She holds both a B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies and a M.A. in Disaster Studies from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Over her 10-year career at UTRGV, Adriana has taken on various roles, with her most recent position as an International Program Specialist within International Studies Program. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in student support and academic coordination, ensuring the smooth operation of educational programs.
Family is central to Adriana's life, and she finds great fulfillment in caring for her loved ones. Balancing her professional and personal responsibilities, she is deeply committed to making a positive impact both in her career and at home. Grateful for the opportunities she has had and excited for the future, Adriana looks forward to the next chapter in her journey assisting students, faculty, and staff with optimism and resilience.
Claudia was born in Mexico City, Mexico. She holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration in Management with a certificate in Human Resources from The University of Texas- Pan American. Since 2017, Claudia has been part of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley serving in various roles across departments. She currently serves as Program Coordinator in International Study Programs. Over the years, Claudia has developed strong interpersonal and organizational skills that have allowed her to provide effective support and guidance to students and faculty. She is deeply committed to helping students succeed in their academic journey and passionate about creating opportunities that enhance their educational experience through global knowledge, global engagement, and global responsibility.
Roman Sanchez was born, raised and resides in the Rio Grande Valley. He currently serves at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an Administrative Analyst with International Study Programs. Roman holds a B.B.A. in Management from UTRGV.
He is an experienced analyst with a passion for problem solving, process improvement, and providing excellent customer service. Roman excels at working either independently or as a team and adjusting to the various roles he has been assigned throughout his career.