Jacob Taylor Gabaldon

Bachelors in Business Administration- General Management

I am looking to lead the next generation of Latino Business Men

Shirley Mildreth Galaviz

Chemical Engineering

Do not be afraid to go after what you want. You are your own critic, be bold and courageous. Life is too short to be anything but happy.

Collett Gallegos

Nursing

Darlene Mary Gallegos

Sociology/Minor in Psychology/Human Services and Social Policy

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022. We are testaments that with hard work and perseverance, dreams do come true! May we all use our education to make a difference in the world. Best wishes in all your future endeavors.

Karina Beatriz Gallegos

Criminology and Spanish

Gracias, mamá y papá, que sin su apoyo no lo hubiera logrado tan fácilmente. Gracias por abandonar lo que conocían como su vida, por darnos a mí y a mis hermanas la oportunidad del éxito. Aquí les demuestro, que sí valió la pena. Los quiero de todo corazón.

Patrick A Gallegos

English

Thank you to El Centro's El Puente Research program for helping me build my career path!

Tessa Elyse Gamez

Liberal Arts

Thank you to my loves. Every flower blooms in its own time. -Ken Petti

Brenda Garcia

Spanish with minor in psychology

I am very happy to be seated here today with each and everyone of you. I hope you all had an amazing college experience! May all of you continue to reach your goals and enjoy life.

Isaac J Garcia

Electrical Engineering

Thank you Lauren, family, friends, and the absolutely brilliant minds I have met. May I keep l in my life for decades to come.

Michelle Renee Garcia

Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Arts

Michelle Nicole Garcia

Family & Child Studies/HDFR & History w/a minor in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts

Life may not take you down the path you planned, but it's still an adventure worth experiencing.

Oscar Garcia

Emergency Medical Services

As someone who was born in Mexico. I am proud to say that I did it!!!

Rosemary Yvonne Garcia

Organizational Leadership

Vanessa Garcia

Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Family and Child Studies

Todo lo que tengo y todo lo que soy es gracias a mis padres, los amo mucho.

Isabel Delores Garcia-Gallegos

Nursing

Nursing school was challenging, it emphasized my strengths and weaknesses many times over. I have finished with a better understanding of myself and am leaving with an appreciation for all the hard work I put in over the last 20 months. I am so incredibly proud of my nursing peers who have continued to inspire me. I am also grateful to my family for their unwavering support and love throughout this process.

Abigail Leigh Garcia-Huff

BA in Psychology and Criminology

Jenifer Garcia Mendoza

International Studies/ Conflict, Peace and Diplomacy/Latin America

Getting to graduation day is a testament of the resilience of my Raza community. I would not be here today without the support of so many. I'd like to thank my ancestors for their sacrifices, and for paving the way for me to be here. "We are our ancestors wildest dreams."

Sofia Grace Gavin

Environmental Planning with a concentration in LA

May God bless us all in our future endeavors!

Ahlee Y Gomez

Spanish

Thank you UNM faculty for setting up this graduation ceremoney for class of 2022 . And thank you to the students, teachers, parents, and staff who made these four years everything that they were. Being part of the raza community has given me the opportunity to pursue my career and bring foward my spanish speaking skills to help the hispanic health community with any of their needs. I wish everyone the very best and I hope we can help grow our latin comminty for a more advanced future.

Anita Gomez

Nursing

Evan Eugene Gonzales

Journalism and Mass Communication

Si tienes un sueño no dejes que nadie te lo quite. - Selena Quintanilla

Nathan Christopher Gonzales

Biology

“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”

Nathaniel Cruz Gonzales

Nursing

I want to recognize my family and thank them for supporting me throughout my education, it has not always been easy but you were always there for me.

Kevin Gonzalez

Criminology

Si se pudo! Ay que agradecer los sacrificios de nuestros padres por crear las oportunidades de nuestras vidas.

Santana Elizabeth Gonzalez

Psychology

Thank you for… everything!

Samanatha Elena Gregory

Bachelor of Business Administration

Proud to be the daughter of immigrants and loved by a beautifully blended family.

Brittany Lyn Griego

Earth and Planetary Sciences/ Geology

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney

Ibel Daniela Grimaldo

Nursing

For my boys, we did it!

Erik David Guaderrama Marin

Computer Engineering

Agradezco a mis amigos y familiares que me apoyaron durante el proceso y no dejaron que me rindiera

Noheli Jaquelin Guardado-Zamarripa

Criminology and Political Science

Para mis padres que llegaron sin nada, pero me lo dieron todo.

Victoria Ann Guerra Temple

Sociology/Psychology/Human Services - Social Policy

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Angel Fernando Gutierrez

Chemical Engineering

No hay que llegar primero, pero hay que saber llegar.

Jude Daniel Gutierrez

Bachelor of Arts

Not only is it an honor to graduate from a fine institution but also an institution with so much history engrained with the history of our state.

Nichole Alexis Gutierrez

BSN

Camila Isabel Gutierrez Writtenberry

Political Science

Alexis Hendrickson

Bachelor of Business Administration

Delia Hernandez

Chemical Engineering/ BioMaterials

This degree is dedicated to my parents, without them I am nobody. Esta carrera está dedicada a mis padres, sin ellos no soy nadie. #Graciasati

Janet Hernandez

Nursing

Jessie Hernandez

Bachelor of science in nursing

Marissa Ann Luisa Hernandez

Construction Management

I have been very grateful for the la Raza on campus that has made me feel more comfortable in this environment.

Alexa Maralee Hernandez-Olivas

Nursing

So incredibly proud I am able to share this with my family. I’m a first generation student and it’s my greatest pleasure to give this to them and myself.

Cinthia Berenice Herrera

Family and Child Studies Concentration on Human Development and Family Relations

El Centro encouraged me to go to UNM when I didn't have the confidence to successfully complete a university degree. Now look at me graduating with a bachelors.

Abigail Ann Hills Elorreaga

International Studies and Spansih

Congratulations to everyone who fought so hard to achieve this goal!

Gabriel Holguin Villalobos

Bachelor of Business Administration

Lo hicimos!

Brianna Monique Hopkins

Nursing

Sofia Ibarra

BS Biology, BA Chemistry

Incluso con todos los obstáculos, todo se puede con la ayuda de Dios.

Sam L Innis

Psychology Major/Criminology Minor

"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Carl Sagan

Jasmine Jacklyn Jackson

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Aryana Michelle Jaramillo

Criminology

Sofia Alma Inez Jenkins-Nieto

Environmental Science

Angelina Ashley Carrasco Jimenez

Civil Engineering

For my grandma and my grandpa, my family and friends, when you see me fly remember that you painted my wings!

Alexander Robert Johnson

Film and Digital Arts

As my time at UNM comes to a close, "every second counts" has never been a more impactful phrase.

Emma Nayeli Jurado

Spanish and Portuguese, minor in chemistry

Hello and congrats to all graduates!! Here is to class of 2022! 🥂 #FirstGeneration

Corra Koerper

Exercise Science

I feel honored to be graduating and representing a school that emphasizes academic excellence. My degree path has not been easy, changing majors numerous times and trying to get through challenging classes has only made me a more diligent student. I am thrilled and happy to be finally graduating in a great field of study and cannot wait to serve my community.

Itzel V Lagunas

Communication & Journalism/interpersonal communication Double major: Spanish

As a first generation college graduate the path was not always easy. Life is full of ups and downs but with discipline & determination anything is possible. Cheers to Class of 2022

Nayelli Deshiree Larios

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Carla Rita Law

Double major: Political Science and History

Athena Limon Orozco

Double Major in Speech & Hearing Sciences, and Spanish

Congratulations Class of 2022! ¡A mi nani y nano, los mejores abuelos! ¡Gracias por creer en mí y por su apoyo durante mis años universitarios!

Ashley Rose Lopez

Political Science & Philosophy with a Pre-Law concentration

Daniel Lopez

Political science

Isabella Domaninc Lopez

Communication

Hello my name is Isabella and I'm a native New Mexican. I'd like to congratulate my classes mates we have had to go though a lot to get here especially with Covid.

Jasmine Lopez

Major-Biology Minor- Chemistry & Psychology

Jennifer Lopez

Civil Engineering

Sometimes all we got is beans and rice and Jesus Christ. Los hicimimos, con ganas!!

Miguel Angel Lopez

Biology with a minor in Psychology

"Never say impossible, nothing impossible" -My dad, Congratulations Class of 2022!!

Vanessa J Lopez Varela

Elementary Education/Language Arts

Alana Monique Lovato

Psychology

I wish everyone happiness and success in any way you desire!

Emma P Lovato

Family & Child Studies/Early Childhood Multicultural Education Licensure Pre-K to Grade 3

Gerald Lovato

Fine Arts/ Studio/ Painting

As an older student, I just want to send words of inspiration to all of the other vejitos like me, who have been thinking about going back to school to pursue their education but have yet to make that first step. In my journey, I have learned that it is never too late to pivot. It is never too late to change your goals. Education is the key to changing the world. You can do it! Si se Puede!

Yasmin Edith Loya

Accounting and Entrepreneurial Studies

Dear Hispano and Latino first generation students, sí se pudo. En este momento haremos un brindis por si mismos y por nuestros seres queridos que nos han apoyado durante nuestro camino exitoso y más que nada, porque seremos los nuevos latinos e hispanos educados de el día de mañana.

Celeste Ariana Lucero

Human Resources Management and Psychology (dual degree)

This is an important moment for many of us here and especially us first generation college students. Being able to share this with all of you is extremely special to me and the past 4 years have been an emotional roller coaster but being able to get an education is the ultimate prize.

Noah Mark Lucero

Biochemistry

I am grateful for the last four years, El Centro, and my education continuing in the UNMSOM class of 2026!

Mariah Destini-Rae Lujan

BS Psychology/BA Spanish

You are only confined to the parameter your mind sets for you.

Lizbeth Sonia Luna-Wimberley

Biochemistry Major with Minor in Health, Medicine, and Human Values

Incredibly blessed to have had so much support from my family back home the last 4 years. Thank you for everything and I am so excited to continue my journey into becoming a physician!