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Leadership Team

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Manager of Student Programming and Engagement

Irene Resendiz

ijimenez2@utep.edu

Irene Resendiz serves as the Manager of Student Programming and Engagement for the Peer Leader Program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and American Literature from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University–Central Texas. Passionate about servant leadership, Irene is dedicated to providing students with exceptional support and guidance, fostering their skill development, and empowering them to succeed.

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Assistant Director of Student Programming and Engagement

Yesenia Talavera

ytalavera@utep.edu

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  Faculty Liasions

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UNIV 1301 Instructor

Brianna Trejo

bdgilbert@utep.edu

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UNIV 1301 Instructor

Ramon Varela

revarela2@utep.edu

Ray Varela serves as a Lecturer for UNIV 1301 and Faculty Liaison for the Peer Leader Program. He holds a Bachelors in Multidisciplinary Studies, Master's in Educational Administration with a Higher Education focus, and is planning to complete his doctorate in Educational Leadership in Fall 2025. With each of his degrees coming from UTEP, Ray finds his role in education vital for serving the student population in the borderland. Ray creates an inclusive classroom, provides mentorship, and empowers his students to dream big as they navigate the rigors of higher education through graduation.

Peer leaders

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Abbigail Mosier

Major: Rehab Sciences; Speech Lang. Pathology

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Adan (Coco) Zamorano

Major: Computer Science

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Alejandro Rivero

Major: ---

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Alexis Amaya

Major: Organ. & Corp. Communications

Ayana Fairley
Ayana Farley

Major: ---

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Brenda Lechuga

Major: ---

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Brendan Dunlop

Major: ---

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Carolina Segoviano

Major: Biomedial Sciences

Claudia Ramos
Claudia Ramos

Major: ---

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Crystal Velarde

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Daniel Cisneros
Daniel Cisneros

Major: ---

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Devora Orozco

Major: Biochemestry

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Dyvanna Soria

Major: ---

Elizabeth Ramos
Elizabeth Ramos

Major: ---

Eva Seans
Eva Saenz

Major: ---

gabriela munoz
Gabriela Munoz

Major: ---

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Gael Aguirre

Major: ---

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Graciela Compean

Major: Biomedical Sciences

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Jacqueline Villegas

Major: ---

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Jael (Jolette) Robles

Major: Psychology

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Jenaveve Esparza

Major: Biomedical Sciences

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Jessia Reyes

Major: ---

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Jorge Cota

Major: Digital Media Productions

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Julia Valladares

Major: ---

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Lilian (Lily) Nevarez

Major: ---

Mara Regina Aranda
Mara Aranda

Major: ---

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Mariana Baeza

Major: ---

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Mariana Gandarilla

Major: ---

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Mia Cano

Major: ---

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Michael Gaytan

Major: Comp. Sci, minor in Math, Cyber Sec.

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Monica Flores

Major: ---

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Myrna (Rebecca) Ochoa

Major: ---

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Rebeca Silva

Major: ---

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Sachelle Oropeza

Major: Rehab Sciences

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Santiago Ramirez

Major: ---

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Sofia Marquez

Major: ---

Solis Valeria
Valeria Solis

Major: ---

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Vanessa Gonzalez

Major: Economics

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Ximena Castruita

Major: Political Science