Staff

• I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005 and my law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2009.
• I practiced law for several years and taught law at St. Mary’s University
• I bring over a decade of experience in higher education to this position (as a student, professor, and success coach).
• I am forward-focused, non-judgmental, and a self-proclaimed problem solver.
• When I’m not helping students overcome their academic obstacles, I enjoy playing with my kids, talking with my wife, and DIY-ing our house into oblivion.

• I’m from New York City
• I received my Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Monroe College in 1995. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from The City University of New York, Lehman College Campus, in 1998.   I completed my Master's Degree In Creative Writing in 2002 from the City University of New York, City College Campus.  In my final year as a Graduate student, I was awarded a New York Times Fellowship Award in Creative Writing.
• I was a full-time English Professor at Monroe College from 2003 to 2013. I worked as an English Professor with both South University and ECPI University here in San Antonio.
• I have over 15 years of experience in higher Ed both as a Professor, as well as a mentor to students from many diverse backgrounds. This includes First Gen and international students, Military students, and adult learners returning to school after many years away.
• I am a creative problem solver and think fast on my feet.  I also work well under pressure and love challenging myself to learn new things as often as I can.
• In my Free time I enjoy going to the movies with my wife and daughter, playing with our dogs Chloe and Coco, and collecting rare comic books and toys. I am also a video game enthusiast. You can find me doing my 15th or 20th playthrough of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, or Cyberpunk 2077 in my downtime!

 Junior, Business for Supply Chain Management

• Houston Texas born and raised
• Gym enthusiast and avid workout lover
• Trail walks are my favorite pastime
• Embrace diversity and enjoy meeting new people
• Thrilled about becoming a peer mentor and excited to guide students to their best potential
• Passionate about helping others reach their goals

Junior, Behavioral Neuroscience

• I was born in Virginia, spent some time in Georgia, and have lived in Texas for the past few years. I'm proud to call it my new home!
• One of my main objectives as a peer mentor is to help other students reach their goals, whether they're personal, academic, or both.
• I have experience as a small group leader and was the Vice President of my former college's Student Government Association.
• My favorite things to watch range from Jane Austen adaptations to Studio Ghibli movies, Friends, and The Office. 
• In my free time, I enjoy reading classic and contemporary novels, writing, drawing, and volunteering. I also love to play video games by myself or with my friends, whether it's beating them at Mario Kart or going on misadventures in Lethal Company.

Junior, Psychology

• Hometown: Brownsville, Texas
• First Generation, Junior Classification Student
• Major in Psychology with a Minor in Politics and Law
• Interests include running, lifting weights, and music
• Serving and Giving Chair Officer for Women in Pre-Law
• Future Aspirations: To be a Family Lawyer and a Mother
• I love the color pink and my dog Jojo the Schnauzer (Named after Jojo Siwa and the anime, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures)
• I strive to help students be the best version of themselves in their college career journey by encouraging good habits, and leaving a lasting impact that will hopefully lead to their dream, future career.

Junior, Global Affairs

• Originally from Guam and grew up as a Military Brat 
• Studied abroad in Florence, Italy
• Apart of the Honors College and member of the VOICES Student Organization
• I love traveling, music, and meeting new people
• As a peer coach, I strive to learn more about my campus community and create a safe and encouraging environment for my peers to achieve their goals!

Sophomore, Global Affairs  

• Was born in Louisiana, but raised in Houston 
• First generation college student and part of AFROTC program at UTSA  
• Hobbies include reading, working out, traveling and hanging out with friends 
• I love music and going to concerts 
• My favorite movies and TV shows are Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton, The Office, and any comedies. 
• I am super excited about being an academic peer mentor and helping students achieve academic goals! 

Senior, Biochemistry

• I was born in raised in Dallas, Texas.
• I enjoy hiking, reading, and dancing in my free time.
• Unpopular opinion, but my favorite colors are black and forest green.
• My goal is to become a doctor.
• I am in a molecular biology and biochemistry research lab focused on proteins.
• My ultimate goal as an Academic Peer Coach is to help students gain tools to better the journey they are already on.