UTRGV Allies
Safe Zone Allies
The following UTRGV community members and campus partners have completed Ally Safe Zone Training. They have also expressed interest in providing support and assistance to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Faculty
| Name | Department | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Alanis Lecturer |
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences | joseph.alanis@utrgv.edu |
| Dr. David Alvarado Lecturer |
Information Systems | david.alvarado@utrgv.edu 956-665-7429 |
| Michelle Alvarado Lecturer |
Learning Framework Program, University College | michelle.alvarado@utrgv.edu ESAC 2.119 |
| Eva Anger Clinical Assistant Professor |
Department of Occupational Therapy | evamaria.anger@utrgv.edu 956-665-2680 |
| Grant Benham Professor |
Department of Psychological Science | grant.benham@utrgv.edu |
| Dr. Friederike Bruehoefener Associate Professor |
Department of History; Co-Director, Gender and Women's Student Program | friederike.bruehoefener@utrgv.edu 956-665-2323 |
| Michael Butler Lecturer |
Philosophy | michael.butler@utrgv.edu ELABS 362 |
| Erica Buchberger Professor |
History | erica.buchberger@utrgv.edu ELABS 348A |
| Jennifer Cahn Grant Research Officer |
SOM Associate Dean of Research Office | jennifer.cahn@utrgv.edu 956-296-1707 |
| Remei Capdevila-Werning Assistant Professor |
Philosophy | remei.capdevila@utrgv.edu 956-882-7112 |
| Ruby Charak Assistant Professor |
Psychological Science | ruby.charak@utrgv.edu 956-665-3733 |
| Dr. Monica Clua Losada Professor |
Political Science | monica.clualosada@utrgv.edu ELABN 220 |
| Nathaniel Conley Lecturer |
Department of History | nathaniel.conley@utrgv.edu 956-882-8260 |
| Dr. Alexandre Couture Gagnon Associate Professor |
Department of Political Science | alexandre.couturegagnon@utrgv.edu |
| Annette Diaz Part-time Lecturer |
Biology | annette.diaz01@utrgv.edu ESCNE 2.326 |
| Guy Duke Assistant Professor |
Anthropology | guy.duke@utrgv.edu 956-665-2865 |
| Cristel Escalona, MD Division Chief/Assistant Professor |
Department of Pediatrics | cristel.escalona@utrgv.edu 956-269-1280 |
| Luis Fernandez Assistant Professor |
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences | luis.fernandez01@utrgv.edu 956-665-2123 |
| Priscilla Flores Lecturer |
Department of Communication | priscilla.flores01@utrgv.edu 956-665-3583 |
| Juliann Garza Castillo Clinical Associate Professor |
Physician Assistant Department | juliann.garza01@utrgv.edu 956-665-2298 |
| Christina Granado Gonzales Clinical Assistant Professor, Enrichment Program Coordinator |
Department of Physician Assistant | (956) 665-7049 christina.gonzales@utrgv.edu |
| Sylvia Gonzalez-Gorman Assistant Professor |
Political Science | sylvia.gonzalezgorman@utrgv.edu 956-665-3239 |
| Silvia Gutierrez-Leal Lecturer |
Rehabilitation Services & Counseling | silvia.gutierrezleal01@utrgv.edu 956-665-7041 |
| Marilyn Hagerty Lecturer II |
UNIV 1301 Learning Framework | marilyn.hagerty@utrgv.edu ESTAC 2.112 |
| Tekla Hawkins Assistant Professor |
Writing & Language Studies | tekla.hawkins@utrgv.edu ELABS 267 |
| Mark Kaswan Associate Professor |
Department of Political Science | mark.kaswan@utrgv.edu 956-882-8877 |
| Megan Keniry Associate Professor |
Biology | megan.keniry@utrgv.edu 956-665-7463 |
| Arlett Lomeli Assistant Professor |
Sociology | arlett.lomeli@utrgv.edu 956-665-3318 | ELABN 350 |
| Jesmil M. Maldonado Part-Time Lecturer |
School of Art | jesmil.maldonado01@utrgv.edu EVABL 1.323 |
| Rachel Mann Assistant Professor |
Music | rachel.mann@utrgv.edu 956-882-7116 |
| Shaun McCrory Professor |
Writing & Language Studies | shaun.mccrory01@utrgv.edu ELABS 207 |
| Mario Molina Research Associate I |
School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Science | mario.molina01@utrgv.edu 956-880-4078 |
| Jeff Morrisey Lecturer |
Department of Philosophy | jeffrey.morrisey@utrgv.edu |
| Kirstin Munro Assistant Professor |
Political Science | kirstin.munro@utrgv.edu |
| Cameron Ortega Lecturer I |
School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling | cameron.ortega@utrgv.edu 956-665-8738 |
| Gina Gwen Palacios Assistant Professor |
School of Art, Painting & Drawing | gina.palacios@utrgv.edu 956-882-8805 |
| Dagoberto Ramirez Lecturer II |
University College, UNIV 1301 Learning Framework | dagoberto.ramirez@utrgv.edu 956-665-3823 |
| Ernesto Ramirez Lecturer III |
Mexican American Students, School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Community Engagement, College of Liberal Arts | ernesto.ramirez@utrgv.edu EEDUC 2.216B |
| Shawn Saladin Associate VP for Faculty Affairs |
Office of the Provost | shawn.saladin@utrgv.edu 956-665-2293 |
| Jennifer Saxton Associate Professor |
Theatre Department, Costume Design | jennifer.saxton@utrgv.edu 956-665-3588 |
| Denise Silcox Clinical Associate Professor |
School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling | denise.silcox@utrgv.edu 956-665-8077 |
| Andrew Smith Lecturer III |
Political Science | andrew.smith@utrgv.edu ELABN 230 |
| Noe Vargas Hernandez Assistant Professor |
Mechanical Engineering | noe.vargas@utrgv.edu (956) 665-3727 |
| Michelle Varon Assistant Professor |
School of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine | michelle.varon01@utrgv.edu |
| Blanca T. Villalobos Assistant Professor |
Psychological Science | blanca.villalobos@utrgv.edu 956-665-7961 |
| DM Witman Assistant Professor of Photography |
School of Art and Design | deanna.witman@utrgv.edu (956) 665-3480 |
Staff
| Name | Department | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Carina Y. Alcantara Assistant Director |
Alumni Engagement | carina.alcantara@utrgv.edu 956-665-2326 |
| Michael Aldape Director of Dual Enrollment |
Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs | michael.aldape@utrgv.edu (956)882-8960 |
| Anna C Aleman Administrative Assistant |
Human Development & School Services - College of Education & P-16 Integration | anna.aleman@utrgv.edu 956-665-3358 |
| Elizabeth Marie Alvarez National Certified Medical Assistant |
School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | elizabeth.pena01@utrgv.edu 956-296-8718 | EMEBL 1.127 |
| Angelica Bocanegra Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education |
School of Medicine, Office of Educational Affairs | angelica.bocanegra@utrgv.edu 956-296-1476 |
| Victoria Brito Morales Informational Writer |
University Marketing and Communications | victoria.brito@utrgv.edu (956) 882-4330 |
| Caitlin Bruseth Academic Advisor II |
Academic Advising Center | caitlin.bruseth@utrgv.edu BMAIN 1.400 |
| Nathan Burk Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Administration |
Intercollegiate Athletics | nathan.burk@utrgv.edu 956-665-3042 |
| Melissa Calderon Behavioral Health Consultant |
Psychiatry | melissa.calderon01@utrgv.edu 956-296-8209 |
| Dr. Joanna M. Camacho Escobar Academic Advisor III |
Academic Advising Center | joanna.camachoescobar@utrgv.edu |
| Jesse Candanoza Medical Simulation Specialist |
SOM Simulation Hospital | jesse.candanoza@utrgv.edu 956-296-1566 |
| Christy Caric Behavioral Health Consultant |
Dept. of Family & Community Medicine, Ob/Gyn Residency Training Program | christy.caric01@utrgv.edu 956-362-3590 |
| Alma Castaneda, LPC-S Behavioral Health Consultant |
School of Medicine Psychiatry | alma.castaneda@utrgv.edu |
| Cynthia Chrastil Academic Advisor |
Academic Advising Center | cynthia.r.hernandez01@utrgv.edu |
| Guillermo Coronado Library Assistant I |
University Library | guillermo.corona01@utrgv.edu (956) 665-7967 |
| Georgina (Gina) M. Diaz Academic Advisor |
Academic Advising Center | gina.diaz@utrgv.edu 956-665-7966 |
| Marlene Galván Director |
Writing Center | marlene.galvan@utrgv.edu 956-665-7974 | ESTAC 3.119 |
| Nicole Garcia Assistant Librarian II |
School of Medicine | nicole.garcia@utrgv.edu 956-296-1601 |
| Ronnie Garcia Assistant Director for Employer Relations |
Career Center | ronnie.garcia@utrgv.edu 956-665-2245 |
| Claudette Garza Enrollment Specialist |
Student Services Center | claudette.garza01@utrgv.edu 956-665-8977 |
| Rosalinda Garza Program Manager |
Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences | rosalinda.garza@utrgv.edu 956-882-5002 |
| Noelynn Gillamac Llasos Admin. Coord. |
Office of Institutional Accreditation | noelynn.gillasos@utrgv.edu 956-665-4025 |
| Monica Granado Library Assistant III |
University Library | monica.granado@utrgv.edu 956-665-2757 |
| Bianca Hammond Administrative Coordinator |
Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship | bianca.hammond@utrgv.edu 956-665-3599 |
| Sabrina Herrera Program Specialist |
The Learning Center | sabrina.herrera01@utrgv.edu 956-665-2539 |
| Alfonso Jaramillo Administrative Assistant |
School of Medicine | alfonso.jaramillo@utrgv.edu EMEBL 1.125 |
| Krystal Klein Assistant Director |
Counseling Center, Collegiate Recovery Program | krystal.klein@utrgv.edu 956-665-2574 |
| Greg Kuras Student Athlete Advisor |
Athletics | greg.kuras@utrgv.edu EACSB 1.102 |
| Tony O. Leandro Academic Advisor |
Academic Advising | tony.leandro01@utrgv.edu 956-665-7120 |
| Matthew Lerma Administrative Assistant I |
Upward Bound Rio Hondo / Port Isabel |
matthew.lerma@utrgv.edu |
| Bernardo Macias Graduate Admission Specialist |
Graduate College | bernardo.macias02@utrgv.edu |
| Maggie Medrano Residency Program Coordinator |
UTRGV SOM McAllen Family Medicine Residency Program |
maggie.medrano@utrgv.edu |
| Massiel Munoz Assistant Director |
Student Union | massiel.munoz@utrgv.edu 956-665-7985 |
| Rebecca Palacios Admission Specialist |
Grad Central | rebecca.palacios@utrgv.edu |
| Karitza Pascual Enrollment Specialist |
Student Service Center | karitza.pascual01@utrgv.edu 956-665-8977 |
| Derek Perez Outreach Representative |
College of Education & P-16 Integration | derek.perez@utrgv.edu EEDUC 2.520 |
| Julia Perez Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development |
Athletics | julia.perez01@utrgv.edu 956-665-2537 |
| Julie Perez Admin. Assistant I |
Biology Department | julie.perez@utrgv.edu 956-665-5223 |
| Miguel Ramirez Marketing Coordinator |
Office of Engaged Scholarship and Learning | miguel.ramirez05@utrgv.edu |
| Carlos Rios Director of Educational Talent Search |
College Access & K-12 Partners | carlos.rios@utrgv.edu 956-665-7593 |
| Cristina Rodriguez Marketing & Student Development Coordinator |
University Recreation | cristina.rodriguez@utrgv.edu 956-665-7808 |
| Raymond Salas Program Coordinator |
Center for Students in Recovery | raymond.salas@utrgv.edu 956-665-2674 |
| Jeremy D. San Miguel Program Specialist |
Pediatrics | jeremy.sanmiguel@utrgv.edu 956-665-2741 |
| Ashley Sanchez Administrative Assistant II |
University Marketing & Communications | ashley.sanchez@utrgv.edu 956-665-2741 |
| Lindy Toy Graduate College Call Center Supervisor |
Graduate College Office | lindy.toy@utrgv.edu 956-665-3661 |
| Ateanna Uriri Metadata Librarian |
University Library | ateanna.uriri@utrgv.edu 956-665-2623 |
Students
| Name | Field of Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Andrade Student |
Graduate College Staff | melissa.andrade04@utrgv.edu |
| Caleb A. Ayala Student |
School of Social Work | caleb.ayala01@utrgv.edu |
| Sara Azua Undergraduate Student |
Accountancy | |
| Julia Baldonado Graduate Student |
Criminal Justice program, Graduate Assistant for the Office of Continuing Education | julia.baldonado@utrgv.edu |
| Valerie Balli Student |
Grad Central | valerie.balli@utrgv.edu |
| Shelby M. Bauer Graduate Student |
College of Science; School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences; Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainable Sciences Program | shelby.bauer02@utrgv.edu |
| Lucia Cavazos de Leon Graduate Student |
Social Work | lucia.cavazos01@utrgv.edu |
| Alexia Y. Chavero Graduate Student, Counseling Intern |
Counseling Center | alexia.chavero01@utrgv.edu 956-665-2574 |
| Alicia Cronkhite Student |
Physics | alicia.cronkhite@utrgv.edu |
| Priscilla De Azevedo Drummond Graduate Student |
Engineering and Computer Science/Engineering Management | priscilla.deazevedodrummond01@utrgv.edu |
| Ana Cristina Fernandez Graduate Assistant |
Graduate College, MBA | ana.fernandez02@utrgv.edu |
| Briana Garcia Student |
Health & Biomedical Sciences (peer mentor) | briana.garcia03@utrgv.edu |
| Yami Garcia Graduate Student |
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | yamilex.garcia01@utrgv.edu |
| Arely Garza Student |
arely.garza04@utrgv.edu | |
| Daniel Garza Graduate Student |
Counseling and Guidance | daniel.garza03@utrgv.edu |
| Rome Gonzalez Student |
Liberal Arts | rome.gonzalez01@utrgv.edu |
| Kayla Guerra Graduate Student |
Counseling | kayla.guerra02@utrgv.edu |
| Victoria Guerrero Student |
Sociology | victoria.gerrero01@utrgv.edu |
| Denise Kourtnie Hernandez Graduate Student |
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | |
| Adamaris Hinojosa Undergraduate Student |
Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Sofi Homes Student |
sofia.homesmaestre01@utrgv.edu | |
| Cassidy Hosein Graduate Student |
Public Affairs | cassidy.hosein01@utrgv.edu |
| Claire Hsieh Graduate Student |
Clinical Psychology | |
| Beverly James Student |
Social Work | |
| Madeline Kriegel Student |
madeline.kriegel01@utrgv.edu | |
| Emily Limas Student |
Health & Biomedical Sciences (peer mentor) | emily.limas01@utrgv.edu |
| Tien Mata Student |
Anthropology | |
| Gabriela Rios Graduate Student |
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | |
| Kristen Maynard Graduate Teaching Assistant |
Biology | kristen.maynard01@utrgv.edu ESCNE 2.326 |
| Toby (Yaire) Miranda Student |
yaire.miranda01@utrgv.edu | |
| Isha Mittal Medical Student |
School of Medicine | isha.mittal01@utrgv.edu |
| Diana Moctezuma Student Assistant |
Leadership & Mentoring | diana.moctezuma01@utrgv.edu |
| Jackalyn Oviedo Student |
Biology, Dentistry | jackalyn.oviedo01@utrgv.edu |
| Jesus Pedraza-Banda Student |
Health & Biomedical Sciences (peer mentor) | jesus.pedrazabanda01@utrgv.edu |
| Alexis Marie Ramirez Student |
Psychology, Peer Advisor (Academic Advising Center) | alexis.ramirez02@utrgv.edu |
| Paulina Ramirez Student |
Anthropology | paulina.ramirez01@utrgv.edu |
| Monica Reyna Graduate Student |
Social Work | monica.reyna02@utrgv.edu |
| Lizbeth Rocha Graduate Student |
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | lizbeth.rocha01@utrgv.edu |
| Jasmine Salazar Student |
jasmine.salazar01@utrgv.edu | |
| Analynn Salinas Graduate Student |
Clinical Rehab Counseling | |
| Alejandro Sanchez Graduate Student |
Grad Central Staff | alejandro.sanchez03@utrgv.edu |
| Juliana Segura Student |
SVA Student President | juliana.pena@utrgv.edu |
| Samanta Sifuentes Graduate Student |
Student Accessibility Services | samantha.sifuentes01@utrgv.edu |
| Lucas Smith Student |
President | lucas.smith01@utrgv.edu |
| Maidhili Tantrauahi Graduate Assistant |
Graduate College | maidhili.tantrauahi01@utrgv.edu |
| Evelyn Tienda Student |
Grad Central | evelyn.tienda@utrgv.edu |
| Thelma Tijerina Graduate Student |
History | |
| Linda Tolman Student |
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | |
| Damaris C. Uriegas Student |
Bilingual Education | damaris.uriegas01@utrgv.edu |
| Vanessa Vargas Cruz Student |
Mechanical Engineering | vanessa.vargascruz01@utrgv.edu |
| Cristin Vela Student |
Biomedical Sciences | cristin.vela01@utrgv.edu |
| Laila Wilcher Graduate Student |
Kinesiology | laila.wilcher01@utrgv.edu |
Off-Campus Partnerships
| Name | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Arjona Librarian, Starr County Library |
South Texas College | marjona4@southtexascollege.edu 956-488-6992 |
| Mayra Avila Senior Coordinator of Counseling, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | mavila24@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2530 |
| Nadia Casaperalta Culinary Arts |
South Texas College | ncasaperalta_8695@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2218 |
| Liz Diaz Counselor, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | ldiaz@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-3593 |
| Angela Doñes Counselor, Counseling and Disability Services |
Counseling Center | adones_9950@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2601, Bldg K 2.910 |
| Kellie Flores Intern, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | kflores38@my.gcu.edu |
| Erica Hansen Ombudsperson, OSRR |
South Texas College | ehansen@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2180 |
| William Heinrich Library Specialist, Library Public Services |
South Texas College | wheinrich_7212@southtexascollege.edu |
| Diana Hernandez Counselor, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | dhernand@southtexascollege.edu 956-447-6618, MVC F113 |
| Elizabeth Hollenbeck Outreach & Instruction Librarian, Library Services |
South Texas College | ahollenb@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-1983 |
| Teresa Jasso Police Officer, Police Department |
South Texas College | tjasso_3745@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-4444 |
| Elizabeth Lopez coordinator of Student Activities & Events, Student Activities & Wellness |
South Texas College | elopez1@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-5866 |
| Mari Martinez Counselor, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | mmarti45@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-1987, Bldg K 2.900 |
| Melissa Martinez Counselor, CSDS |
South Texas College | mmartine@southtexascollege.edu 956-447-1213 |
| Claraly Peña-Leal Counselor, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | cpena_2419@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2106 |
| Sonia Rivera Counselor, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | soniarg@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2513 |
| Jacqueline Rodriguez Student Success Specialist, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | jrodr185@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-2633, Bldg K 2.900 |
| Marianella Sanchez Campus Librarian, Technology Campus, Technology Library A-179 |
South Texas College | marig@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-6120 |
| Andy Solis Student Activities Specialist, Department of Student Activities and Wellness |
South Texas College | asolis_4340@southtexascollege.edu |
| Rebecca Ybarra Leal BSW Intern, Counseling and Disability Services |
South Texas College | rebecca.ybarra_leal@students.tamuk.edu |