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Mercy O. Azeke, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs SOM
Academic Advising and Academic Support
Team Based Learning Center ETBLC 1.130
Email: SOMAdvising@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1924

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Claudette Garza, MBA

SOM Academic Advisor
Phone: (956) 296-1955
Email: Claudette.Garza01@utrgv.edu
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Claudette Garza, MBA

SOM Academic Advisor
Academic Advising & Academic Support
Email: Claudette.Garza01@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 296-1955

Gabriela Valdez, MS

SOM Academic Advisor
Phone: (956) 296-8217
Email: Gabriela.l.Valdez01@utrgv.edu
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Gabriela Valdez, MS

SOM Academic Advisor
Academic Advising & Academic Support
Email: Gabriela.l.Valdez01@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 296-8217

Katie Gooch, MA

SOM Academic Advisor
Phone: (956) 296-8216
Email: Katie.Gooch@utrgv.edu
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Katie Gooch, MA

SOM Academic Advisor
Academic Advising & Academic Support
Email: Katie.Gooch@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 296-8216

Virginia Ledesma, MA

SOM Academic Advisor
Phone: (956) 296-8218
Email: Virginia.Ledesma@utrgv.edu
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Virginia Ledesma, MA

SOM Academic Advisor
Academic Advising & Academic Support
Email: Virginia.Ledesma@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 296-8218

Samuel Gutierrez, MA

Program Specialist
Phone: (956) 296-1924
Email: Samuel.Y.Gutierrez01@utrgv.edu
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Samuel Gutierrez, MA

Program Specialist
Academic Advising & Academic Support
Email: Samuel.Y.Gutierrez01@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 296-1924

Mercy O. Azeke, Ed.D.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs SOM
Phone: (956) 296-1908
Email: Mercy.Azeke@utrgv.edu
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Mercy O. Azeke, Ed.D.

Dr. Azeke is originally from Nigeria and came to the United States of America in 1980. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nigeria. Along with a master’s and doctorate degree from Temple University. Apart from expertise, she also brings an extensive background to the UTRGV School of Medicine in student retention, academic advising, academic support services, mentoring, and student development. Dr. Azeke has worked in various institutions such as the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, where she was the Director of Academic Advising and support services. In addition, before coming to UTRGV, she worked at Monmouth University as the Assistant Provost for Student Success.

Dr. Azeke is responsible for facilitating individualized academic advising and academic support services. She serves as the lead advisor and mentor in student support services. She collaborates with faculty members, student affairs administrators, and other UTRGV departments to coordinate academic support services for our Medical Students.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs SOM
Academic Advising & Academic Support
Email: Mercy.Azeke@utrgv.edu
Edinburg
Phone: (956) 296-1908
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