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Mr. Dalby comes to UTEP with more than twenty-five years of career experience in economic development. He has successfully helped a variety of business enterprises scale up and respond to growth challenges and his prior clients and collaborators include defense contractors, manufacturers, transportation and logistics firms, information technology enterprises, as well as business and personal services companies. Mr. Dalby led efforts to gain federal and state funding for multiple economic development projects, including military facilities, community infrastructure, workforce training centers, and career and technical education funding. He has also served as an intelligence officer and as a USAF Academy instructor. Mr. Dalby is a native of Stephenville, Texas, and is a graduate of the USAF Academy. He has an MA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Nicole Aguilar is celebrating 18 years as a higher education professional. Her newest role brought her back to The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) after a short stint away as the Director of the Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce. Previously at UTEP, Nicole served in various capacities focusing on student engagement and retention, leadership, campus traditions, and more. On a university-wide level, she was involved in developing the UTEP Edge, First-Gen student initiatives, faculty and staff leadership development, on-campus student employment, the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), and many more. Nicole is a native El Pasoan and proud UTEP alum having earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees here. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University and looks forward to graduating in spring 2025. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and family, dancing, and singing. Despite her fear of heights, Nicole hopes to go zip lining one day
Karla Ramirez is a dedicated Higher Education Manager and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, with over fifteen years of valuable experience in various roles within academia. She is pursuing a Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration at The University of Texas at El Paso. Karla is committed to promoting academic excellence and innovation. As a 2022 Woody and Gayle Hunt-Aspen Fellow, she has been recognized for her potential as a leader in her field. As the Program Manager at the Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce, Karla handles the different budgets, events, Graduate Research Fellows, and hourly student workers. She collaborates with internal and external partners to promote entrepreneurship. A bilingual communicator in both English and Spanish, Karla's mentoring abilities have positively impacted those she works with. Her journey exemplifies the transformative power of dedication, continuous learning, and effective leadership in shaping the future of higher education and entrepreneurship.
Daniel Mata
Studio G Consultant
Paula Jimenez
Events Planning Lead
Ana Servin
Innovation Officer
Emiliano Garcia
Web Developer
Mia Gomez
Mariana Reza
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