ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2024-2025 UTEP Alumni Association Board Members

The UTEP Alumni Association is a non-profit organization that exists to foster Miner pride and opportunities for engagement for all UTEP alumni, as well as to assist UTEP and its current students in the pursuit of excellence.

Members of the board of directors are proud UTEP graduates who share their time, skills and talents with their alma mater via the UTEP Alumni Association. Members are expected to attend four meetings per year (including a weekend retreat); serve on board committees, and participate at various events presented by the association and UTEP. There is also a financial commitment that supports ongoing alumni programs.

For more information on how to become a board member and nomination periods, please email us at alumni@utep.edu.

Fred Lopez

President
2011 MPA
Quantum Consultants
Vice President

Dr. Rick Acevedo

President-Elect
2001 B.S.; 2004 MS;
2013 MBA
2018 Ed.D. – Doctor of Education

Manuel Castruita

Immediate Past President
1988 BSED – Secondary Education,
1992 M.Ed. – Guidance and Counseling
Radford School
Executive Director

Jose A. De Alba

Secretary
1993 B.S. – Civil Engineering
Texas Gas Service
Operations Manager

Sergio M. Estrada

Treasurer
2007 B.A. – Political Science
Kemp Smith Law Firm Partner

Paul J. Sanchez

Vice-President
2016 B.S. – Civil Engineering,
2019 M.S. – Civil Engineering
HNTB
Engineer III

Liliana Barrios

Ex Officio Member
2006 MBA
The University of Texas at El Paso
Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Community Engagement

Board Members-at-Large

Javier Aguilar

2017 B.A. – Multimedia Journalism
2021 Master’s in Public Administration
The University of Texas at El Paso
Department Leadership Studies Program Manager and Senior Advisor
Adjunct Faculty

Zita Arocha

2012 MFA – Creative Writing
The University of Texas at El Paso
Professor Emeritus

Dr. Pablo Estrada

2006 B.S. – Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry
2015 – Doctorate in Physical Therapy
2016 – Post Graduate Residency, Harris Health System
EP Rehab Specialty Group
CEO - Endurance Specialist

Lauren Ferris

2008 B.A. – Political Science and Criminal Justice
Ferris Law Firm
Attorney

Dr. Venkateswara Kolli

1974 B.S.
1980 MD
2017 MBA
Veterans Affairs Hospitals of El Paso
Staff Physician

Maggie Morales-Moody

1985 B.A. – French
1986 B.S. – Elementary Education
1994 M.Ed.- Educational Administration
GiGi's Playhouse El Paso
Executive Director

Brandy L. Peterson Maddox

2003 B.S. – Health Sciences
Public Health Professional (Personal Capacity)

Dr. Miguel Serrano

1993 BIS – Interdisciplinary Studies
2012 Ph.D. – Teaching, Learning and Culture
Forth Worth Independent School District
Executive Director for Leading and Learning Secondary School Leadership