Unsung Heroes 2022
Jeannette Garcia, financial analyst within the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research on the Brownsville Campus, analyzes financial accounting and performance data to make sure UTRGV stays in compliance with policies and regulations.

Omar R. Elizondo, associate professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher in the UTeach Program, UTRGV College of Sciences on the Edinburg Campus, is responsible for preparing future STEM educators within the content and pedagogy of teaching.

Alejandra Esteves, housekeeping and custodial supervisor for the UTRGV Campus Facilities Department in Brownsville, has worked within the university community for 13 years. She oversees custodial services for not only the Brownsville campus but also for UTRGV campuses and sites in Harlingen, South Padre Island and Port Isabel.

Jesus Sanchez, program adviser within the UTRGV Department of Student Media, advises students in radio, TV and print media on policies and procedures within the communications field. He works with students on both Edinburg and Brownsville campuses providing guidance on assignments or lending an ear to students to help work out challenges. “No one day on the job is ever the same,” he said, “and I love it.”
