About PEWD
We believe that targeted and industry-aligned education programs are the key to addressing the ever-widening skills gap in today's workforce. Our ultimate goal is to offer accessible pathways to strategically designed education programs that provide upskilling/reskilling opportunities for professionals. It is also to offer innovative initiatives that provide workforce-specific experiential learning opportunities for UTRGV students.
With support from our offices and departments, the Office of PEWD is here to kickstart your educational and career goals.
Our Mission
Leverage academic and institutional resources to create new and innovative workforce development opportunities through cutting-edge, responsive, and high-quality education programs aligned with UTRGV strategic plan and mission.
Our Staff
Vacant
Assistant Vice President for PEWD
Vacant
Director for Continuing Education and Language Programs
Erika Carrizales
Associate Director for Language Programs
Claudia Garcia, MA
Program Coordinator for Workforce Development
Miguel Elizondo
Financial Analyst
Claritza Molina
Administrative Associate
Angel Anguiano
Program Manager for Continuing Education
Eva Paschal
Program Specialist for CFSI
Lorena Carrizales
Office Assistant III for Continuing Education
Erika T. Garcia
Administrative Assistant I for Language Programs
Alma Seong, MBA
Learning Instruction Specialist II for Language Programs
Monica S. Arguello
Office Assistant III for Language Programs
Blanca Duarte
Learning Instruction Specialist I for Language Programs
Jake Gonzalez
Senior Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Chelsea B. Arriaga
Web Content Specialist
