Omar Aragonez

Mechanical Engineering

Cherish the time you spend in college and always take time to appreciate the beauty of life.

Ailyn Arroyos

Organizational behavior and HR

Estevan Silviano Atencio

Masters of Architecture

Want to thank god for blessing me with the life I have. Blessed to have had the support group I have had along the way as well as the life long friendships that have been made. Thank you mom and dad for all the sacrifices you have made to make this dream of mine become a reality. Without you two I wouldn’t be in the position I am today. Thank you!!!

Hunter Charles Atwood

Master of Health Administration

We made it!

Natalie Jasmine Avitia

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Management and Policy

Quiero agradecer a mi familia, amistades, y profesores por todo su apoyo durante estos años. En especial mis padres, Federico y Beatriz Avitia por su inspiración y amor incondicional. Este logro no hubiera sido posible sin ustedes. ¡Mami y Papi, los quiero mucho!

Dominic Jose Baca

Estudios Latinoamericanos - Derechos Humanos y Negocios Internacionales (MALAS/MBA dual degree)

Gracias a todos que me han dado la fuerza para seguir en esta aventura.

Topazio Barron

Marketing

We are in the new age where change is the only constant. I encourage you to embrace it, to be inspired to push the boundaries, innovate and find your own unique ways to set the norms.

Sandra Araceli Bello

Master of Science in Law

Nothing is impossible. I work hard because I dream big. If you need to cry along the way, do it until you can't anymore, that will give you the strength to continue firing. Mental health is natural, don't deny it. I'm suicide survival.

Athena Claire Burch

Elementary Education

Jorge Iván Canales Verdial

Electrical Engineering

"Give me a place to stand and I will move the earth." (Archimedes’ Lever Law) Engineers have made significant advancements that have enhanced civilization. Technological developments by professional engineers, in effect, moved the Earth by solving real-world problems through a solid foundation of critical thinking skills and fundamentals applied in creative, judicious, and pragmatic ways. Today I become that engineer!

Nubia Ceniceros

Spanish/Hispanic Southwest Studies

I would like to thank God and my family for their endless love and support. Los quiero mucho.

Priscilla Chacon-Martinez

Master of Business Administration/Entrepreneurship

Para mi madre que llegó sin nada pero me lo dio todo. Gracias por enseñarme que en esta vida todo se puede. Breaking generational curses one degree at a time.

Alissa Marie Chavez

Master of Public Administration

Being a student at UNM has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I have learned so much from my professors and peers. Thank you to my family, my mom and God. This would not have been possible without you, this tassel belongs to you. Thank you UNM for making the last few years some of the best, I will always be a proud to be a Lobo! Congratulations Class of 2022!

Margarita Aurora Chavez-Sanchez

Masters of Healthcare Administration-School of Public Adminstration; Concentration in Cultural Humility

Grateful to have completed the Masters of Healthcare Administration at UNM and gain stills to better serve my community. This program has afforded me with the knowledge to expand my professional capacity and enhance my daily efforts to serve the most vulnerable and marginalized in Bernalillo County. ¡Adelante con Salud!

Yoselin Cordova Ortez

Political Science

Alyssa Marie Palacio Covarrubias-Powell

American Literature & Poetry

Liana Monae Croley

Educational Psychology

This year when I graduate, I will be the first person in my family with a Master's Degree. This is such a huge accomplishment not only for myself but for my family. The ability to pave the way for future familial generations to see that college is an equal opportunity for all in our family is an amazing feeling. I want our class to know that we are all breaking barriers and showing our families how much we can do. I owe it to my grandparents and their brave ambition to be here today. As I graduate with my Master of Arts in Educational Psychology, I know that I can continue to inspire and support the next generations in New Mexico.

Bryan N Cutler

General Physical Education Masters/Exercise Science/Sport Administration

Great job everyone, keep up the great work.

Fatima Esmirna Del Angel Guevara

Anthropology

Erica Miquella Diaz

Mechanical Engineering

I would like to thank my family and friends for all of their support throughout my journey!

Jessica Luana Bueno Dos Santos

MA in Portuguese and Spanish

Denisse Enriquez

Juris Doctorate

¡Gracias a mis hijas y esposo por todo! Espero que las raíces de nuestra comunidad se fortalezcan con los que se gradúan.

Alicia Maria Fajardo

Master of Arts in Special Education

I would like to thank my mom and dad for supporting me through this journey!

Gabriella Aurora Fernandez Ramirez

Masters of Accounting, focus in Information Assurance

Some dream it, some try, but only a few achieve. You worked hard, and you went the extra mile. You had a dream, and you gave it your all. It’s now your time to say I DID IT!

Maria del Pilar File-Muriel

Anthropology

I would like to thank El Centro, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The Anthropology department, the Latin American and Iberian Institute, and The Alfonso Ortiz Center for supporting my education. I am in great debt to all the peace activists in Colombia who participated in my research project and who taught me how to build a more inclusive and compassionate world through non-violence. I dedicate this achievement to them and to my beloved family in Colombia and Illinois. Finally, I would like to thank my devoted life partner, Richard, for always believing in me and for your unwavering love.

Melisa N Garcia

Rhetoric and Writing

As a first-gen Central American Latina I want to remind all brown and black folx that anything is possible! Always remain faithful and strive for that dream and take risks.

Rikki Danielle Giron

Speech Language Pathology

¡Lo hice! Fue un sacrificio que valió la pena y le dedico este título a mi papa, te quiero.

Howard E Griego

Chicana & Chicano Studies

Glad we are all together on this journey

Diahndra Grill

Chicana and Chicano Studies

Adrian Gutierrez

Accountancy

I finally made it! Congratulations graduating class of 2022!

Neida Gutierrez

Masters of Accounting

Erick Fernando Hernandez

Elementary Education

Agradezco a mis padres, quienes hicieron el máximo sacrificio para venir a los Estados Unidos. Agradezco a los ancestros cuya fuerza sigue viva. ¡Sí, podemos y sí lo haremos!

Melissa Herrera

Organization, Information & Learning Sciences - Instructional Design

Do everything with ganas!

Lucy Janet Honorato

Chicano and Chicana Studies

David Francisco Ibarra Dávila

Master of Business Administration

Glory to our defenders. Glory to Ukraine. Glory to heroes.

Maya Isabel Lazzaro

American Studies

I have to thank my mother, my father, my best friend and partner, and my ancestors for encouraging and supporting me to continue my studies.

Gabriela Elysia Lucero

Biomedical Engineering

Andrea Kayla Martinez

Master of Accounting

Gerardo Martinez Luna

Master of Business Administration

Gracias a mi esposa, mis nenas, mis padres, mi familia y mi comunidad. Yo no estoy aqui para ver si puedo, porque puedo estoy aqui

Gabriela Elise Martinez Moreno

Global and National Security

Thank you to my family and friends for their unconditional love and to my professors for their continued support and guidance throughout my program.

Oscar Adrian Mendez

Epidemiology

Remember to connect with others you never know if they could be a good reference for a job offer or study opportunity. They could be your next coworker, manager or friend in a conflict. Having good relationships with family, friends and coworkers is essential. Unemployment, debt and sickness can hit you like a truck, especially if you not have at least someone to talk to. Someone else does not have to solve your problems for you, but at least you can share some of your troubles with someone else.

Julianne Elizabeth Montaño

Executive MBA

Esmeralda Montes

Family and Child Studies

Learning about how to serve families in New Mexico has been an honor and something I hope to implement as I continue with my studies.

Mario Montoya

MFA (not MA) in Creative Writing

Matthew John Montoya

Master of Public Administration

Joseph Abel Jacob Moreno

Language, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies

Congratulations to all 2022 graduates! I especially want to thank my mom and dad, Benny and Cordy Moreno for their love and support. This Ph.D. is dedicated to my family, especially my Aunty Bea and grandparents.

Daniel R Noriega-Lucero

Master of Business Administration

Jose Eduardo Orea Dominguez

Music Theory & Composition

“To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” -L. Bernstein.

Ever Guadalupe Orozco Perea

General Business Administration

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the support I've garnered from my wonderful friends and family!

Lurdes Guadalupe Ortiz

Secondary Education with a focus on Reflective Practice

Gracias a Dios, mi familia, y mis antepasados por este logro. Sí se pudo! Congratulations to the class of 2022!

Frances Phillips

Management Information Systems

Jenny Quinones

MPA

Love and thank you to my husband and son and to Marcial Martinez and Prof. Anthony Cardenas, Prof. Reeves, Prof. Moretta, Tim Gutierrez and UNM CEOP.

Alicia Christina Reed

Global and National Security

Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game

Alma Reyes

Accounting

Pudiste, Puedes, y Podrás

Daniella Rodriguez

General Management

Iris Mirella Ruiz

Master of Business Administration

We did it!!!!

Moises Santos

U.S. Southwest Borderlands History

Congratulations to all the graduates and their families.

Astrid Joseline Segovia

Linguistics

Orgullosa hija de familia inmigrante Mexicana y Estadounidense. Nieta de abuelos y abuelas trabajadores y de un bracero incansable. Le dedico mi título a mi familia en agradecimiento por su eterno apoyo, amor y esfuerzos. Por ustedes y para ustedes.

Chantel Marie Trujillo

Chicana and Chicano Studies

This is for you, grandma. Congratulations, class of 2022!

Marisa S Trujillo

Masters of Architecture with a concentration of Historic Preservation + Regionalism

Tatyana Trujillo

Chicana Chicano Studies

My journey has just begun. My experience through CCS has molded and shaped me into a strong Chicana that can take on anything. Si se Puede!

Veronica Noemi Varela-Adame

Civil Engineering/ Construction and Hydraulic Engineering

Les agradezco a mis padres por la vida, con sacrificios adelante nos sacaron

Lesly Karina Vega

Chemistry

I would like to thank my parents, Alberto and María, for their unconditional support and countless sacrifices that have opened many doors for me to grow and succeed. I hope to make you as proud as you make me. I also want to thank my siblings for always believing in me and my amazing boyfriend, Jaime, for always listening, supporting and encouraging me. Without you, this would not be possible. We did it!

Nohely Villalba-Martinez

Hispanic Literature

“Y así, del poco dormir y del mucho leer......" nos graduamos

Lenell Denise Walton

Special Education

Ithuteng - Never stop learning (In South African)