McNair Alumni

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海角黑料 University McNair Scholar alumni inspire our current scholars. Our alumni have worked hard to achieve their goals and truly embody the mission of the McNair Scholars Program. Each new cohort of scholars who are inducted into our program will follow in their footsteps.

Every year, we invite McNair alumni participate in an alumni panel in which they share their experiences getting to graduate school and navigating their time in masters or doctoral programs. They'll Zoom in or they'll come in person.

We encourage our current scholars to ask any questions they may have regarding the process of applying to graduate school from selecting the right program to building a supportive community once they're on a new campus.

The topics they covered were varied and important to our scholars whose goals include graduate school: funding, self-care, finances, networking, housing, transportation, health and wellness, mentoring, teaching, research, stress management, income tax, work, and relationships.

We're grateful to our alumni who graciously take time from their busy schedules to support their undergraduate colleagues. The information that our alumni share is invaluable to our scholars as they navigate the application process.

The McNair Scholars Program holds an annual Recognition Reception where we celebrate the successes of our scholars and give much-deserved recognition to our faculty mentors who work with our scholars throughout the duration of their time in the program.

Every year, we invite a McNair alumnus to be a guest speaker at our reception. They are our success stories. They graciously share  insights, experiences, or challenges they experienced while in graduate school, as well as how they persisted in attaining their goals.

Their stories serve as an inspiration to our current scholars, reinforcing the impact of mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge.

McNair Graduates

Dahlia Campbell

B.S. (2006) Chemistry, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2012) Chemistry, Purdue University

Ilse Carrizales

B.A. (2007) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2009) Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. (2013) Psychology, Oklahoma State University

Monica Flores

B.S. (2001) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2008) Science Education, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. (2014) Science Education, University of Texas at Austin

Patricia Garcia

B.A. (2005) English Writing and Rhetoric, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2015) Information Studies Program, University of California at Los Angeles

GiNell Elliott

B.S. (2007) Bioinformatics, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2015) Computational and Systems Biology, Washington University

Trinidad Macias

B.A. (2007) International Relations, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2010) Political Science, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D. (2016) Education, University of The Incarnate Word

Daisy Izaguirre

B.S. (2006) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2009) Human and Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston
Ph.D. (2016) Cancer Biology, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston

Daniel Lyles

B.A. (2010) Sociology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. and Ph.D. (2016) Science and Technology Studies Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Brenda Torres

B.S. (2010) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2016) Immunology Program, Stanford University

Danielle Jackson

B.A. (2009) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2017) Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Racheal Banda Rothrock

B.A. (2007) Graphic Design, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2010) Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. (2017) Education/Curriculum and Instruction Program, University of Texas at Austin

Victoria Rodriguez

B.A. (2011) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2017) Developmental and Psychological Sciences, Stanford University

Leon A. Venegas

B.S. (2010) Biology, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2018) Biological Science Program, University of Illinois at Chicago

Kristina Rodriguez

B.A. (2007) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2016) Psychology, University of North Texas
Ph.D. (2018) Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas

Amalia Martinez

B.A. (2011) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2014) Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University
Dual Ph.D. (2018) Clinical and Industrial/Organization Psychology Program, Alliant International University

Elizabeth Pelser Scheuermann

B.S. (2013), Biology, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. (2019) Neuroscience, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Glenn Trujillo

B.A. (2009) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2011) Philosophy, University of Houston
Ph.D. (2019) Philosophy, Vanderbilt University

Cynthia Tapia

B.S. (2015) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. (2020) Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Texas Medical Branch

Briana Cobos

B.A. (2012) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2015) Psychological Research, Texas State University
Ph.D. (2021) Psychology, University of Texas, San Antonio

Elba Moise

B.A. (2011) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2014) Public Health and Anthropology, Oregon State University
Ph.D. (2021) Learning Sciences & Human Development, University of Washington

Shanae Jefferies

B.A. (2013) Sociology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2015) Sociology and Linguistics, University of North Texas
Ph.D. (2021) Sociology and Workforce Development, University of North Texas

Kathryn Michelle Benavidez

B.S. (2014) Environmental Science and Policy, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Wildlife Ecology, Texas State University
Ph.D. (2022) Bioanthropology, Indiana University

Austin Hestdalen

B.A. (2015) Communication, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2017) Communication, Duquesne University
Ph.D. (2022) Rhetoric, Duquesne University

Dianey Leal

B.A. (2015) Political Science and English Writing & Rhetoric, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2017) Public Service and Administration, Texas A&M University
Dual Ph.D. (2022) Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) and Chicano/Latino Studies, Michigan State University

Marcela Nicole Kunkel

B.S. (2017), Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. (2023) Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Texas at Austin

Amy Ontai

B.A.(2017) Biology, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2020) Microbiology, Yale University
Ph.D. (2023) Microbiology, Yale University

Brianna Collins

B.S. (2017) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2019) Chemistry, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ph.D. (2023) Chemistry, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Ana Vielma

B.A. (2019) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.Ed. (2023) Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. (2024) Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Alicia Torres Marmolejo

B.A. (2018) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2021) Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University
Ph.D. (2024) Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University

Dominique Salas

B.A. (2010) English Writing and Rhetoric, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Creative Writing, New Mexico State University
M.A. (2019) Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D. (2024) Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Christopher Azaldegui

B.S. (2019) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. (2025) Chemical Biology, University of Michigan

Crisel Suarez

B.S. (2017) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2019) Physics, Fisk University
Ph.D. (2025) Physics, Fisk-Vanderbilt University

Ashley Vance

B.A. (2016) History, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2019) Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D. (2025) Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago

Shanny Merlos Lozano

B.S. (2007) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2013) Nursing, Vanderbilt University
D.N.P. (2022) Nursing Practice, Old Dominion University

Anita Ramos

B.S. (2003) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
PHARM.D (2012) University of Incarnate Word

Megan Garcia

B.S. (2009) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
PHARM.D (2014) University of Incarnate Word

Lorraine Ortega

B.A. (2008) Kinesiology, 海角黑料 University
DPT (2013) Columbia University

Gustavo Alonso

B.B.A. (2005) Accounting Information Technology, 海角黑料 University
DPT (2014) University of Southern California

Rosemary Galvan

B.A. (2008) Kinesiology, 海角黑料 University
DPT (2014) Texas Women鈥檚 University

Lisa Montoya

B.S. (2008) Biology, 海角黑料 University
DVM (2013) Texas A&M University

Neal Whetstone

B.A. (2018) Political Science and Government, 海角黑料 University
J.D. (2023) School of Law, University of Texas at Austin

Judith Razo

B.B.A. (2003) International Business, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2007) Advertising, University of Texas at Austin

Ruben Garcia

B.A. (2004) Criminal Justice, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2007) Counseling, 海角黑料 University

Brenda Cornejo

B.A. (2005) Social Work, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2007) Social Work, Texas State University

Megan Jackson

B.A. (2005) Theatre Arts, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2007) Media Studies , The New School for Public Engagement

Jessica Alvarez

B.S. (2005) Computer Science, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2008) Information Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio

Clint Ortega

B.A. (2005) Communication Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2008) Information Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio

Sarah Bond

B.A. (2006) English Writing and Rhetoric, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2008) Journalism, University of Texas at Austin

Brian Rabalais

B.A. (2006) Graphic Design, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2008) Design Management, Savannah College of Art and Design

Samantha Swaim Moreno

B.A. (2006) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2008) Industrial/Organizational Psychology, St. Mary鈥檚 University

Marisol Vasquez

B.A. (2006) Religious Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2008) Theology, University of Notre Dame

Claudia Gonzalez

B.A. (2005) Social Work, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2008) Social Work, University of Texas at Austin

Roberto Dovalina

B.A. (2005) Computer Information Science, 海角黑料 University
M.B.A. (2009) Business Administration, 海角黑料 University

Adriana Marina Jones

B.B.A. (2003) Finance, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2009) Counseling, Prairie View A&M University

Maria Escare帽o

B.A. (2005) Computer Information Science, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2010) Educational Leadership, Western New Mexico University

April Buentello

B.A. (2003) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2010) College Student Development, 海角黑料 University

Ariana Hinojosa

B.B.A. (2004) International Business, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2010) Communication, University of Texas Pan-American

Heather Bruch

B.A. (2007) Mathematics, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2011) Mathematics, Texas State University

Gloria Martinez-Perez

B.S. (2002) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2011) Education, Sul Ross State University

Calixto Balderas

B.B.A. and B.A. (2008) Accounting and Computer Information Technology, 海角黑料 University
M.P.A. (2011) Professional Accounting, University of Texas at Austin

Johanna Torres

B.A. (2007) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2011) Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Tyler

Abel Nevarez

B.A. (2008) Communication, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2011) Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin

Cristal Lopez

B.A. (2009) Spanish and International Business, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2012) Spanish and International Business, Saint Louis University

Jose Aaron Hinojosa

B.A. (2006) Communication, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2012) College Student Affairs, Nova Southeastern University

Cheryl Lozano-Whitten

B.A. (2006) Organizational Communication, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2012) Communication, Texas A&M College Station

Flora Ortega

B.A (2009) International Relations, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2012) Radio-Television-Film, University of Texas at Austin

Aaron Villarreal

B.A. (2006) Education Certification in Spanish, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2012) Education/Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix

Jose Vasquez

B.A. (2010) Media Communication, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2012) Mass Communication, Texas State University

Dagoberto Garcia

B.A. (2008) History, 海角黑料 University
M.L.A. (2012) Liberal Studies, 海角黑料 University

Julian Gonzalez

B.A. (2008) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University

Luis Avila

B.S. (2006) Computer Science, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2013) Computer Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Carlos Martinez

B.A. (2003) Political Science, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2013) Library and Information Science, The Catholic University of America

Robert-Gabriel Aaron Mundine

B.A. (2011) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Philosophy, Boston College

Anthony Perez

B.B.A. (2011) Marketing, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Advertising, University of Texas at Austin

Kristin Perez

B.A. (2011) History, 海角黑料 University
M.L.A. (2013) Liberal Arts, 海角黑料 University

Lauren May

B.A. (2011) Religious Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.T.S. (2013) Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School M.S. (2015) Social Work, New York University

Tabitha Spencer

B.A. (2009) Psychology and B.S. (2009) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Clinical Psychology, Sam Houston University

Hilary Martinez

B.S. (2010) Forensic Science, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Anthropology, Texas State University

Carol Filip

B.A. (2010) Religious Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.Div. (2013) Divinity, Harvard Divinity School

Eloise Montemayor

B.A. (2010) Photo Communications, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Texas Pan American

Julian Gonzales

B.A. (2008) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University

Mirna Lopez

B.A. (2009) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2013) School Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University

Sandy Martinez

B.S. (2009) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2014) Project Management, 海角黑料 University

William Jaramillo

B.A. (2007) Mathematics, 海角黑料 University
Ed.M. (2014), School Leadership, Harvard University

Maura Valle

B.A. (2009) Computer Information, St. Edwards's University
B.B.A. (2009) Accounting Information Technology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2014) Accounting, 海角黑料 University

Kadence Hampton

B.S. (2012) Environmental Science, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2014), Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota

Eleanor Palmer

B.A. (2012) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2014) Psychology, Wake Forest University

Shirley Green

B.A. (2012) Latina American Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2014) Global Policy Studies, University of Texas at Austin

Regina Portillo

B.A. (2011) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2014) Education, Columbia University

Tiffany Begley

B.A. (2011) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2015) Counseling, 海角黑料 University

Joelynn Avenda帽o

B.A. (2014) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2015) Child Development Psychology, Kingston University

Veronica Villa

B.A. (2008) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2015) Counseling, University of Colorado Denver

Karla Barrera

B.S. (2008) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center

Karen Lopez

B.A. (2012) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2016) Physician Assistant, Baylor College of Medicine

Rocio Rangel

B.A. (2006) Liberal Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2016) College Student Development, 海角黑料 University

Beatrice Tiago

B.B.A. (2006) Accounting, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Business Administration, American Public University

Katherine Najera

B.S. (2013) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Biomedical Science, Texas Tech Health Science Center

Jessica Le

B.A. (2013) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Psychology, University of North Texas

Rogelio Ortiz

B.S. (2014) Mathematics, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

Angelica Rangel

B.A. (2014) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Tyler

Vanessa Neutzler

B.S. (2014) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Bioscience and Health Policy, Rice University

Mirna Garza

B.A. (2014) Social Work, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2016) Social Work, New York University

Iman Ortiz

B.B.A. (2015) Accounting, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2016) Accounting, University of Texas at Austin

Dellea Copeland

B.A. (2014) Political Science, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2017) Political Science, Pennsylvania State University

Monica Rivas

B.S. (2013) Environmental Science, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2017) Architecture, University of Houston

Elvia Valle

B.A. (2013) Global Studies, St. Edward's University
Fulbright for Political Science (2014), Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Austria
M.A. (2017) German and European Studies, Georgetown University, Pickering Fellow

Genesis Granados

B.A. (2013) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A (2017) Psychology, University of Houston Clear Lake

Leslie De La Rosa

B.A. (2012) Spanish, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2017) Student Affairs in Higher Education, Texas State University

Jessica Mauricio

B.S. (2006) Biology, St. Edward's University
M.S.P.M. (2011) Project Management, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2017) Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University

Marina Solis

B.A. (2005) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2017) Counseling, 海角黑料 University

Esteban Rostro

B.A. (2005) Accounting & Computer Informatics, 海角黑料 University
M.B.A. (2018) Business Administration and Business Analytics, George Mason University

Maria Sol Cordova

B.A (2012) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2018) Counseling, Texas State University

Monica Saldivar

B.A. (2007) Spanish, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2018) Education, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Nicholas Tafacory

B.A. (2013) Global Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.L.A. (2018) Liberal Studies, 海角黑料 University

Eryn Lee

B.S. (2014) Biochemistry, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2018) Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

William Haynes III

B.A. (2015) Global Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2019) Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, University of Glasgow

Emily Dalton

B.S. (2017) Environmental Science and Policy
M.S. (2019) Public Health, Cornell University

Judith Velazquez

B.A. (2013) Sociology, St. Edward's University
M.P.H. (2019) Health Promotion and Behavior Science, University of Texas Health Science Center

Norma Itzel Salas

B.A. (2017) Social Work, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2019) Social Work, Columbia University

Erick Munoz

B.A. (2018) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2020) Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University

Jennifer Rangubphai

B.B.A. (2018) Business Administration, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2020) Leadership and Change, St. Edward's University

Mario Lira

B.A. (2015) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.Ed. (2020) Educational Leadership, University of Texas at Austin

Wilson Whitener

B.A. (2018) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2020) Philosophy, Northern Illinois University

Anthony Sanchez

B.S. (2019) Biochemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Pharmaceutical Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Analise Roth-Rodriguez

B.S. (2019) Biochemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Medical Chemistry, University of Minnesota

Mayra Ortega

B.S. (2018) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas at El Paso

Lorena Sierra

B.A. (2017) Social Work, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Social Work, University of Texas Austin

Chantal Neutzler

B.S. (2019) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2022) Biotechnology, Texas A&M

Miguel Delgado-Ochoa

B.A. (2014) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2022) Health Information Management, Texas State University

Jaquelin Ortuno-Vitoux

B.A. (2017) Environmental Science and Policy, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2022) Control of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Clarissa De Leon

B.S. (2019) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2022) Biology, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Nubia Briones

B.A. (2018) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.Ed. (2022) Counseling Psychology, Teachers College Columbia University

Cristobal Garcia-Quiroz

B.S. (2021) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.P.A. (2023) Public Policy and Administration, Columbia University

Cole Calderon

B.S. (2020) Biology, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2023) Business Analytics, University of Texas Dallas

Viviana Jaimes

B.A. (2021) Sociology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2023) Student Affairs Administration, Ball State University

Antonio Cristian Martinez

B.A. (2009) Public Safety Management, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2023) Educational Innovations-Leadership, St. Edward's University

Alberto Limones

B.A. (2020) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.Div. (2023) Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School

Victoria Jaimes

B.A. (2021) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2023) Industrial Organizational Psychology, Xavier University

Andrea Calderon

B.S. (2019) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
B.A. (2022) English Literature, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2024) Columbia University

Ederewoma Ohwobete

B.S. (2021) Environmental Chemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2024) Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburg

AshleyRose Watters

B.A. (2023) Marketing, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2025) Marketing, Johns Hopkins University

Celencia Guillory

B.A. (2007) Business Administration & Management, 海角黑料 University
M.B.A. (2011) Business Administration, Webster University
Ph.D. Management, Wayland Baptist University

Omar Garcia-Urdiales

B.A. (2005) International Relations, 海角黑料. University
M.B.A. (2012) Global Entrepreneurship, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. Entrepreneurship & Digitalization, TU Dortmund University

Stefanie Torres

B.A. (2009) English Writing and Rhetoric, 海角黑料 University
M.F.A. (2013) Creative Writing, University of Kansas
Ph.D. English Creative Writing, University of Kansas

Peter Rosa

B.A. (2012) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2013) Humanities, University of Chicago
Ph.D. Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago

Kelly-Kate Crossland

B.A. (2015) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2017) Philosophy, Brandeis University
Ph.D. Philosophy, Baylor University

Gilbert Rivera

B.S. (2017) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Mathematics, Central Michigan University

Vanesa Lerma

B.S. (2016) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2018) Psychology, New York University
Ph.D. Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Houston

Jennifer Jaimes

B.S. (2019) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, University of California at Irvine

Rachel Leader

B.A. (2019) Sociology, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Sociology, Northwestern University

Melissa Chavarria

B.A. (2017) Political Science, 海角黑料 University
M.P.A. (2019) Public Affairs, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Texas at Austin

Sarahi Enriquez

B.A. (2019) Forensic Chemistry, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D Chemistry and Biochemistry, New Mexico State University

Ana Avalos

B.A. (2017) Religious Theology, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2020) Harvard Divinity School
Ph.D. Theology, Fordham University

Bianca Garcia-Gonzalez

B.S. (2021) Behavioral Neuroscience, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. Chemical and Biological Sciences, Scripps University

Jimmy Martinez

B.A. (2021) Chemistry, 海角黑料 University
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, Tulane University

Flor Flores Jaimes

B.S. (2021) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Environmental Science & Policy, University of California, Irvine

Ederewoma Ohwobete

B.S. (2021) Environmental Chemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2024) Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburg
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburg

Kaylee Delgado

B.S. (2020) Biology, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2022) Biomedical Sciences, Rush University
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

Savannah Gonzales

B.S. (2022) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Quantitative Biomedical Sciences, Dartmouth College

Marianne Garcia

B.S. (2022) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University 
Ph.D. Human Development and Family Sciences, Texas Tech University

Diego Garza

B.S. (2023) Kinesiology, St. Edward's University
DPT, University of the Incarnate Word

Ellyzabeth Morales-Ledesma

B.A. (2024) History and Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University

Jackeline Guajardo

B.A. (2024) Political Science, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, The University of Texas at Austin

Diogo Ledesma

B.S. (2024) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University

AshleyRose Watters

B.A. (2023) Marketing, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2025) Marketing, Johns Hopkins University
Ed.D.  Leadership and Higher Education, St. Edward's University

Jessica Gallardo

B.A. (2025) International Business & Marketing, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Government, The University of Texas at Austin

Milo Dufresne-MacDonald

B.A. (2025) Psychology, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Annalyse Granowski

B.A. (2022) English Literature, 海角黑料 University
M.A. (2025) Technical Communication & Rhetoric, Texas Tech University
Ph.D. Technical Communication, Texas Tech University

Cristina Barriot

B.A. (2014) Psychology, 海角黑料 University
M.Ed. Education, University of Washington

Isavannah Reyes

B.S. (2017) Bioinformatics, St. Edward's University
M.S. Applied Statistics, University of Oklahoma

Sydney Mitchell

B.S. (2019) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Palo Alto University

Leslie Rios

B.B. (2020) Political Science, St. Edward's University
M.A. Public Policy, University of Michigan

Guadalupe Aguilar

B.S. (2020) Forensic Sciences, 海角黑料 University
M.S. Veterinary Medical Sciences Concentration in Forensic Toxicology, University of Florida

Valerie Martin

B.A. (2021) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.S. Organizational Leadership, St. Edward's University

Ariah Alba

B.A. (2022) Photography & Media Arts, St. Edward's University
B.A. (2022) Religious Studies, 海角黑料 University
M.Div. Baylor University鈥檚 George W. Truette Theological Seminary

Michael Baquet

B.S. (2023) Political Science, St. Edward's University
M.S. Disaster Science and Management, University of Delaware

Makena Gonzalez

B.S. (2023) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
M.C. Health, Community, and Policy, University of Texas at San Antonio

Mia Sanchez

B.S. (2024) Environmental Biology & Climate Change, St. Edward's University
M.S. Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Cameron Crowder

B.S. (2024) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
M.S. Natural Resources, University of Arizona

Sofia Flores

B.A. (2024) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.A. Psychology, St. Edward's University

Sara Moreno

B.A. (2024) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, New Mexico State University

Pedro Galvan

B.A. (2024) History, St. Edward's University
M.A. History, Baylor University

Karen Denova-Mondragon

B.A. (2024) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.A. Forensic Psychology & Counseling, St. Mary's College of California

Elizabeth Guzman

B.A. (2025) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.A. Counseling, St. Edward's University

Jeila Rios

B.A. (2025) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.A. Applied Developmental Psychology, George Mason University

Glenn Trujillo

B.A. (2009) Philosophy, 海角黑料 University
M.S. (2011) Philosophy, University of Houston
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (2011) in Germany
Ph.D. (2019) Philosophy, Vanderbilt University

Elvia Valle

B.A. (2013) Global Studies, St. Edward's University
Fulbright for Political Science (2014), Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Austria
M.A. (2017) German and European Studies, Georgetown University, Pickering Fellow

Armand Ferreccio

B.A. (2015) International Relations, St. Edward's University
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (2018) in Colombia

William Haynes III

B.A. (2015) Global Studies, 海角黑料 University
Fulbright Research Fellowship (2018), University of Glasgow
M.S. (2019) Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, University of Glasgow

Rachel Leader

BA (2019) Sociology, St. Edward's University
Fulbright Student Scholarship (2019), English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan

Dianey Leal

Flores, A., & Leal, D. R. (2020). Beyond Enrollment and Graduation: Examining Strategic Plans from Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Texas. Journal of Latinos and Education, 1-16.

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Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location

Moody Hall 
Room 126

Get in Touch

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mcnairscholars@stedwards.edu 
(512) 428-1268