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Dr. Luis Torres-Hostos
Founding Dean
School of Social Work
Office: ESWOT 1.221
Email: schoolofsocialwork@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-3575
Phone Alt: 956-665-3578
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Tamara Al Rawwad, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor
Phone: (956) 665-3577
Email: tamara.alrawwad@utrgv.edu
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Tamara Al Rawwad, PhD, MPH

Dr. Tamara Al Rawwad joined us from the University of Houston, where she completed a 3-year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in the College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy. She is the Director of the Expansion of Interprofessional Substance Use Disorders Education Project. Tamara has a PhD in Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, a Master’s in Public Health from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Jordan School of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Jordan School of Nursing. Her teaching and research interests include behavioral health (mental health and substance use) in diverse populations; prescription drug use (opioid); HIV/AIDS; and Interprofessional education, training, and service provision. Dr. Al Rawwad has more than 15 years of academic experience – both international and domestic. Her expertise includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research methodologies, particularly in community-based research, culturally-appropriate prevention interventions, and inter-professional collaborations.

Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Email: tamara.alrawwad@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.207
Phone: (956) 665-3577

Noelia Alonzo, LMSW, AAT

Lecturer I
Phone: (956) 665-4010
Email: Noelia.Alonzo@utrgv.edu
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Noelia Alonzo, LMSW, AAT

Noelia Alonzo is currently a 3-year Full-Time Lecture-1 for the School of Social Work at UTRGV. She was born and raised in the RGV and grew up in a poverty-stricken area; referred to as Colonia’s. Her strong determination led her to earn an Associate Degree in Education [honors cum laude] Bachelors in Social Work [cum-laude], Masters of Science in Social Work with a Concentration in Direct practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups from the University of Texas-Pan American [Magna cum laude-Phi Alpha Mu] and a certificate in Hypnosis. Her experience centers as a therapist in mental health, administration in school social work with at-risk youth, case management with foster care and adoption, and as an educator in the School of Social Work. As an enthusiast for higher education, she strives to motivate future students to develop a passion for Social Work and helps them define what problem they want to solve in the world.

Lecturer I
School of Social Work
Email: Noelia.Alonzo@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.213
Phone: (956) 665-4010

Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, LCSW

Assistant Professor
Phone: (956) 665-4019
Email: luis.alvarezhernandez@utrgv...
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Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez is originally from Puerto Rico, where he started his studies in social work. He completed an MSW with a Clinical Concentration and a PhD in Social Work, both from the University of Georgia. Dr. Alvarez-Hernandez’s research focuses on the wellbeing of Latinx, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities with a particular attention to the experiences of people living at the intersections of these identities. His teaching and research are informed by over 10 years of experience as a bilingual (English and Spanish) social worker in mental health and healthcare settings, and by critical and feminist theories. Dr. Alvarez-Hernandez teaches courses on direct micro practice with individuals, families, and groups.

Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Email: luis.alvarezhernandez@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.221
Phone: (956) 665-4019

Sonja Arredondo, LMSW

Lecture III / BSW Program Director
Phone: (956) 665-2421
Email: Sonja.Arredondo@utrgv.edu
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Sonja Arredondo, LMSW

Sonja Arredondo has a Master of Social Work degree from Our Lady of the Lake University. She spent 17 years in Protective Services and 16 years as a Medical Social Worker. She has 17 years of experience in supervision, development of policies and procedures, preparing and insuring compliance to accrediting standards and experienced in preparing and implementing departmental budgets. 49 years as a professional social worker. Joined the Faculty in 2006. Teaching preferences are Practice I-Micro Skills, Social Work in Healthcare, Social Work in Schools, Statistics, and Research. She has been interested in retention of students, along with leadership.

Lecture III / BSW Program Director
School of Social Work
Email: Sonja.Arredondo@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.217
Phone: (956) 665-2421

Sandra L. Campos, LMSW

Lecturer I
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: Sandra.Campos01@utrgv.edu
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Sandra L. Campos, LMSW

Sandra Campos, LMSW was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. She graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work. Her employment experience consists of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (CPS caseworker), Department of State Health Services (social worker/case management), and Texas Health & Human Services (long-term care/regulatory services). Currently, employed as PRN status in the weekend at Mission Regional Medical Center for two years to continue practicing in my social work profession. In 2019, she transitioned to UTRGV as a full-time Lecturer.

Lecturer I
School of Social Work
Email: Sandra.Campos01@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.221
Phone: (956) 665-3575

Enedina (Nina) Enriquez, DSW, LCSW-S

Clinical Associate Professor
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: Enedina.Enriquez@utrgv.edu
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Enedina (Nina) Enriquez, DSW, LCSW-S

Enedina Enriquez has been working with the UTRGV School of Social Work for 9 years. She earned her doctorate in social work from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas State Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Grief Coach Therapist. She is a BSW and MSSW graduate of UTPA. Her specialized fields of study include hospice, palliative care, chronic & terminal illness, suicide, survivors of suicide loss, grief, loss, and bereavement. She has developed several CEU workshops in these areas for community professionals and psychoeducational workshops for families in the community.

Clinical Associate Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Enedina.Enriquez@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.215
Phone: (956) 665-3575

Romeo Escobar, PhD, LCSW, ACSW

Assistant Professor / MSSW Program Director
Phone: (956) 665-2366
Email: Romeo.Escobar@utrgv.edu
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Romeo Escobar, PhD, LCSW, ACSW

Romeo Escobar, PhD, LCSW, ACSW is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He started his career in academia as an Adjunct Professor in 2014 and in 2016, he was offered a position in the Tenure-Track program at the University. Prior to transitioning into academia, Dr. Escobar worked in both the private and public sector and held positions in leadership, administrative, management, and clinical. He has practiced social work for the past 48 years of which the last 33 years have been in the field of mental health working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in the areas of both mental health and alcohol/substance related disorders. He has a PhD in Organizational Leadership Studies and a Master’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and recognized as a Private Practitioner by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and is certified through the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

Assistant Professor / MSSW Program Director
School of Social Work
Email: Romeo.Escobar@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.204
Phone: (956) 665-2366

Catherine Faver, PhD, LMSW

Professor
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: Catherine.Faver@utrgv.edu
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Catherine Faver, PhD, LMSW

Catherine Faver is a professor of social work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She holds an MSSW degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a PhD in social work and sociology from the University of Michigan. She has held previous faculty appointments at the University of Texas Pan American (UTRGV’s legacy institution), the University of Tennessee and the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research and teaching interests focus on spirituality, animal welfare, environmental health, and sustainability.

Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Catherine.Faver@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.202
Phone: (956) 665-3575

Leyla Feize, PhD, LCSW-S

Associate Professor
Phone: (956) 665-4009
Email: Leyla.Feize@utrgv.edu
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Leyla Feize, PhD, LCSW-S

Dr. Leyla Feize is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, School of Social Work. She has taught many courses in both BSW and MSW levels including Generalist Social Work Practice I, Advanced Clinical Assessment, and Advanced Policy Analysis. She has conducted research in areas of cultural competence, self-awareness and mindfulness. Her research interests include social work education, minority mental health, Immigration and Autism/ADHD. She has more than 25 years of experience in the mental health profession arena and is currently licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and certified supervisor by the state of Texas. She is an editor of Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour. She is an active member of Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She values community engagement and has had collaborations and partnerships with many organizations in Rio Grande Valley (RGV). Her publications are available on Google Scholar.
Associate Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Leyla.Feize@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.212
Phone: (956) 665-4009

John Gonzalez, PhD

Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: John.Gonzalez@utrgv.edu
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John Gonzalez, PhD

John Gonzalez is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley in the School of Social Work. He received his B. A. in Psychology and Sociology and PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his MSW from the School of Social Work at Texas State University-San Marcos.  He has 25 years of experience in the fields of substance abuse and gerontology. Dr. Gonzalez’s research focuses on understanding and improving service delivery of mental health services to Hispanics. He also authored and co-authored publications on older minorities and mental health services, older adult resilience. He is a co-author of “Narratives of Social and Economic Justice.” He typically teaches Social Work Research Methods, Statistics and Social Work Practice with Older Adults.

Selected Publications

Longoria, D. A, Rodriguez, N. M., Gonzalez, J. M., & Escobar, R. (2020). Latina Daughters and Their Caregiving Roles. Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour, 2: 120.

Gonzalez, J. M., Applewhite, S. Hansen, M., Longoria, D. & Silva, E. I. (2019) Motivational factors in continuing and completing outpatient mental health treatment: Perspectives of older Mexican American women. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 

Gonzalez, J., Longoria, D. A., Escobar, R. & Feize, L. (2018) Older Mexican Americans: Role of the Family and Mental Health Service Utilization. Interdisciplinary Journal of Best Practices in Global Development. Vol. 2 No .1. 

Barrera, I., Gonzalez, J. & Longoria, D.A. (2018). Older Mexican Americans Perception of Mental Distress. Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2 No. 1.

Feize, L & Gonzalez, J. (2018) A Model of Cultural Competency in Social Work as Seen through the Lens of Self-Awareness. Social Work Education, 37:4, 472-489, DOI: 10.1080/02615479.2017.1423049

Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
School of Social Work
Email: John.Gonzalez@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.220
Phone: (956) 665-3575

Nazanin Heydarian, PhD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: nazanin.heydarian@utrgv.edu
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Nazanin Heydarian, PhD

Dr. Nazanin Heydarian’s research expertise include (1) characterizing chronic disease disparities faced by disabled persons, (2) identifying social-cognitive and interpersonal barriers faced by disabled patients, and (3) identifying and developing disability-competent practices for health care providers. Her teaching approach emphasizes evidence-based principles of learning and memory and applies principles of universally designed learning. Furthermore, Dr. Heydarian serves the national Blind community in the capacity of associate editor of the Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research as well as member on the National Federation of the Blind’s interdisciplinary Research Advisory Council. She also serves on leadership in Diabetes behavioral health as Early Career Committee chair for the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Diabetes Special Interest Group.

Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Email: nazanin.heydarian@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.221
Phone: (956) 665-3575

Lin Jiang, PhD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: Lin.Jiang@utrgv.edu
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Lin Jiang, PhD

Dr. Lin (Helen) Jiang got her Ph.D. degree from the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work in Nov. 2016. She started her assistant professor position at UTRGV from fall 2017. Her research interest focuses on gerontology, such as depression, social isolation, online social support among older adults, and Alzheimer's' disease. Helen is the communication chair for the Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW). Also, she is the co-chair of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Asian and Asian-Pacific Islander Focused Research cluster. She has extensive experience doing research and developing specialized programs for multiple patient populations.

Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Lin.Jiang@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.221
Phone: (956) 665-3575

Denise A. Longoria, PhD, LCSW

Associate Professor / Director of Online Programs and Distance Learning
Phone: (956) 286-8184
Email: Denise.Longoria@utrgv.edu
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Denise A. Longoria, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Denise A. Longoria has been a social worker for over 25 years. In addition to teaching social work for 20 years, she has also practiced clinical social work in a variety of settings. She obtained the MSSW degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1992 and a PhD in Education from Capella University in 2010. She has maintained a private practice throughout her teaching career where she sees individuals, couples and families for counseling. Dr. Longoria’s research interests include social work education as well as issues related to mental health and aging.

Associate Professor / Director of Online Programs and Distance Learning
School of Social Work
Email: Denise.Longoria@utrgv.edu
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Phone: (956) 286-8184

Hector X. Palacios, LCSW

Lecturer I
Phone: (956) 665-3820
Email: Hector.Palacios@utrgv.edu
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Hector X. Palacios, LCSW

Hector X. Palacios has been teaching for the UTRGV School of Social Work since 2013. Has taught undergraduate and graduate courses both micro and macro courses. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and an MSW from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX. He is Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). His background is in mental health working with adolescents and adults, substance abuse, organizational management and administration, program development, and consulting and training. He spent 23 years of his life working for Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Center. His initial job with Tropical was a mental health technician aide and his final position with the organization was as the Operations Director. Prior to teaching full-time he owned and operated a solo private practice for 12 years.

Lecturer I
School of Social Work
Email: Hector.Palacios@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.208
Phone: (956) 665-3820

Sudershan Pasupuleti, MASW, MEd (EdTech), MPhil, PhD

Professor
Phone: (956) 665-2413
Email: Sudershan.Pasupuleti@utrgv.edu
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Sudershan Pasupuleti, MASW, MEd (EdTech), MPhil, PhD

Dr. Pasupuleti currently serves as Associate Dean of Graduate College and a Professor at School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He has been a social work educator for more than 25 years both in the United States and in India. He has taught human Behavior, research including community based participatory research, and macro practice courses (organizations and communities).

Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Sudershan.Pasupuleti@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.211
Phone: (956) 665-2413

Mayra Reyes, LCSW-S

Clinical Associate Professor and AOP Field Coordinator
Phone: (956) 665-2628
Email: mayra.reyes@utrgv.edu
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Mayra Reyes, LCSW-S

Clinical Associate Professor and AOP Field Coordinator
School of Social Work
Email: mayra.reyes@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.221
Phone: (956) 665-2628

Nelda Rodriguez, LMSW

Clinical Professor Director of Field Education
Phone: (956) 665-3190
Email: Nelda.Rodriguez@utrgv.edu
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Nelda Rodriguez, LMSW

Nelda M. Rodriguez, LMSW has been in Social Work since 1987. She received her BSW and MSSW from the University of Texas Pan American in 1986 (currently University of Texas Rio Grande Valley). Ms. Rodriguez has served as the Director of Field Education as well as taught Integrative Seminar class since 2014. Ms. Rodriguez’s professional experience includes working in various capacities at Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, AVANCE- as a Parent Educator, Lutheran Social Services Foster Care/Adoption Program (currently UPBRING) as the Regional Director, Valley Baptist Medical Center and Valley Baptist Health Plans.

Clinical Professor Director of Field Education
School of Social Work
Email: Nelda.Rodriguez@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.218
Phone: (956) 665-3190

Susheela Srinivasa, MSW, PhD, MBA

Assistant Professor
Phone: (956) 665-2571
Email: Susheelabai.Srinivasa@utrgv...
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Susheela Srinivasa, MSW, PhD, MBA

Susheelabai Srinivasa is currently serving in the capacity of Assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX. Prior to this, she worked as a lecturer in the department of psychology at the University of Texas Pan American for one year. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology, and an MSW with a focus in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work and an MBA. She is trained and certified Hypnotherapist. She has 25 years of diverse professional experiences, has worked as a community organizer, lecturer, and as a clinician. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults in mental health, community health, and occupational health in the US and India.

Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Susheelabai.Srinivasa@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.203
Phone: (956) 665-2571

Sandra Orta (Stark), LMSW

Title IV E Program Director
Phone: (956) 665-2439
Email: Sandra.Stark@utrgv.edu
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Sandra Orta (Stark), LMSW

Sandra Stark is currently the Title IV E Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and is an instructor for the child welfare courses for this program. She earned a Bachelors in Social Work and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas Pan American. Her experience centers in the area of Child Welfare as she worked for Child Protective Services for 11 years. Her passion for raising awareness on child abuse and neglect has driven her to educate our students and community on the importance of advocating for our most vulnerable population. She strongly feels that raising awareness is a team effort therefore there is a lot of work to be done.

Title IV E Program Director
School of Social Work
Email: Sandra.Stark@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.214
Phone: (956) 665-2439

Luis R. Torres-Hostos, PhD

Founding Dean and Professor
Phone: (956) 665-3575
Email: Luis.TorresHostos@utrgv.edu
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Luis R. Torres-Hostos, PhD

Luis R. Torres-Hostos, Ph.D., is Founding Dean and Professor of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX. He assumed his role on August 1st, 2020 and rapidly integrated into the university, local, and binational communities of the Rio Grande Valley, where he has positioned the School of Social Work to play a key role in promoting health, health equity, and social justice. In his first year, he led a strategic planning effort that will increase the number of faculty and researchers in the School; expand community-engaged research and scholarship in topics impacting the Rio Grande Valley communities; and strengthen educational initiatives, including expanding clinical preparation in the master's program, developing additional specializations, creating a bilingual master’s program, and building a doctoral program. Dr. Torres-Hostos’ research focuses on health disparities and social determinants of health with a focus on Hispanic and African American communities, and on community engagement initiatives aimed at building community resilience. He is currently leading a team of researchers, community partners, and students in an NIH-funded project titled Community Engagement Strategies for COVID-19 Prevention and Response in Underserved Communities in Hidalgo County, which is part of the Texas CEAL (Community-Engagement Research Alliance Against COVID-19 in Disproportionately Affected Communities) Consortium (see www.TexasCeal.org). Dr. Torres-Hostos’ research and community work have been funded by federal, state, and private entities. He has traveled and worked extensively in Latin America, and has established research collaborations in Mexico, Central America, and Puerto Rico. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter and is a member of the Rotary Club of Mission. Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Torres-Hostos holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Fordham University in New York City and has over 30 years of clinical, teaching, research, and administrative experience.

Founding Dean and Professor
School of Social Work
Email: Luis.TorresHostos@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 665-3575

Susy Villegas, PhD., LCSW

Associate Professor / Director International Social Work Program
Phone: (956) 665-2366
Email: Susy.Villegas@utrgv.edu
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Susy Villegas, PhD., LCSW

Susy Villegas was awarded her Ph.D. degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. She received a master’s in social work from the University of Kansas and obtained a post-graduate degree (2-year program plus a thesis) in clinical psychology from the University of Costa Rica, her native country. Her undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology was obtained at Hearst University in North Ontario, Canada. Dr. Villegas has also completed a two-year training specialization in Family and Marriage Therapy and a two-year post-graduate specialization course in Human Sexuality from the Menninger Foundation in Kansas. She is currently licensed by the state of Texas as a Clinical Social Worker.

Associate Professor / Director International Social Work Program
School of Social Work
Email: Susy.Villegas@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.219
Phone: (956) 665-2366

Heather Vitek, LMSW

BSW Field Coordinator, Lecturer I
Phone: (956) 665-4007
Email: Heather.Vitek@utrgv.edu
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Heather Vitek, LMSW

Heather Vitek moved to the Valley in 2008 when her husband accepted a position of professor/ researcher in the biology department at UTRGV and she has been a Lecturer I in the UTRGV School of Social Work since 2016. She works in the Office of Field Education as the BSW Field Coordinator managing all aspects of preparing and supervising BSW students for their field practicums. She holds a BA in psychology from Drew University and an MSW from Boston University.

BSW Field Coordinator, Lecturer I
School of Social Work
Email: Heather.Vitek@utrgv.edu
ESWOT 1.216
Phone: (956) 665-4007


Adjunct Faculty / Part-Time Lecturers
Phone: 956-665-3575 Location: ESWOT 1.221
Name Email

Jacklyn Padilla Alfaro 

jacklyn.alfaro01@utrgv.edu

Juan Animas 

Juanjr.animas@utrgv.edu

Sandra Betancourt, MSW

sandra.betancourt01@utrgv.edu 

Veronica Cano

veronica.cano@utrgv.edu

Cynthia Catchings, LCSW-S, LCSWC, CFTP,
CMHIMP, CMS, CCRS, EMDR 

cynthia.catchings01@utrgv.edu

Eugenia Curet

Eugenia.curet@utrgv.edu

David Estringel

david.estringel@utrgv.edu

Veronica Fuentes

veronica.fuentes@utrgv.edu

Allison Henry

allison.henry@utrgv.edu

Santos H. Hernandez, MSW, Ph.D.

santos.hernandez@utrgv.edu

Aliselle Lopez-Valcarcel

aliselle.lopezvalcarcel01@utrgv.edu

Francisco Lopez

francisco.lopezjr@utrgv.edu

Edna Martinez-Hernandez

edna.martinez01@utrgv.edu

Martha Martinez
martha.martinez@utrgv.edu

André L. Napier, DBH, LCSW-S
andre.napier@utrgv.edu

Roxanne Pacheco, LCSW-S, CCTP, CMHIMP

Roxanne.pacheco01@utrgv.edu 

Sharon Pittman
sharon.pittman@utrgv.edu

Rebecca Ramirez-Stocker, LCSW-S
rebecca.stocker02@utrgv.edu

Enoc Reyes

Enoc.reyes@utrgv.edu

Tina Schiefelbein, LCSW-S

tina.schiefelbein01@utrgv.edu
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