Lesley Viridiana Estrada Diaz

BA Psychology

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” -Robert Frost

Jennyfer Estrada Najera

BS Dental Hygiene

Shane Michael Farias

BA Journalism and Mass Communication

After a long stretch of ups and downs, class and no class, I am proud to say that I will finally be a UNM graduate in two months. I am half Hispanic and my heritage has always been a huge part of my life. I would like to take this time to congratulate all UNM graduates as well as those included in RAZA! I wish everyone the best. Cheers, Shane Farias

Sara Luz Fernandez

BA Behavioral Science & Communications

I am filled with immense gratitude to be able to bring home the first Bachelors Degree in my family. I hope I will inspire more of this academic success.

Asheli Alexandra Fierro

BA Business Administration/ Marketing

“You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you survive.”―Sheryl Sandberg

Cindy Jazmin Flores

AA Spanish and Sociology

“We believed we could, so we did it”

Marissa Flores

BA International Studies/ Latin America/ Conflict, Peace & Diplomacy

Congratulations graduates of 2020 & 2021! This year was definitely an interesting one, and with persistence we made it to the finish line. Good luck on all your future endeavors! Finally, I would like to thank my parents for being my support system all these years, with their love I succeeded as a first generation college student. ¡Viva La Raza!

Aspen Ashley Fresquez

BA Psychology/Sociology

During this pandemic I have gained an even greater meaning of the word family and dedication. This pandemic has been a trial for everyone and it has been a test on how strong we can be as a nation and as a world of diversity. I have seen people of all races, ages, and backgrounds come to together to support one another. On a level that has never been seen before. I have seen people reaching out to others like they would their own family. Therefore the meaning of family is not only for those who are biologically related, but it is for everyone who has chosen to see others as their brother and sister. Dedication to education this last year has been challenging. Through the many changes in life, staying focused on the end goal (graduation) was tough but it also granted a safe place. Education is somewhere you can get away from the outside world and dive into something you love. After this is all said and done, I want to encourage everyone to continue to be family to everyone and provide help when needed. I want to encourage everyone to never give up on their dreams even when there is confusion in the world, and the unknowing of where life is taking us should be a motivator and not a scare tactic. Be strong and be brave! We made it!

Eric Matthew Fresquez

AA Liberal arts

Gabe Fuentes

BA Organizational Leadership

Flora Rose Gallegos

BS Biology and Psychology minor in Chemistry

It has been an honor learning with everyone at UNM.

Jaclyn Nicole Gallegos

BS Biochemistry

Jessica Gallegos

BS Biology, Spanish

Katrina Lilia Gallegos

BA Spanish

Alejandro Manuel Garcia

BA Pre-Professional Architecture Concentration

There were many instances were it felt overwhelming, not just the responsibilities of school work but also that of life. Despite this, I never doubted my capabilities to succeed.

Danielle Hope Garcia

BS Psychology

“If at first you don’t succeed, do it like your mother told you to.” -Unknown Author

Gilbert Dennis Garcia

BA Psychology

My fellow students. It’s been an honor to engage with individuals who have outstanding ideas to accomplish their goals. What an incredible privilege it has been to work alongside you as you have realized your purpose in life and have achieved a positive outcome. As a second generational student, it’s been challenging but rewarding at the same time. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I could accomplish this.

Leslie Celine Garcia

BS Biochemistry and Psychology

I’m glad we made it through this even with the difficulties and uncertainties the past year! Congrats everyone!

Janelle Garciduenas

BSN Nursing

You can do anything you set your mind to! Congratulations everyone!

Verona Camille Gomez

BS Nursing

¡YA LLEGO LA HORA! It's time to graduate and begin this new chapter of an exciting professional journey. I am so thankful for all the people that I have met through my years at UNM. I don't know where I would be without the endless help of amazing instructors and friends to push me through the finish line. Above, I give thanks to my wonderful mother and my beautiful family who are my inspiration for everything I do!

Adonisedec Abimelec Gomez Gonzalez

BA Criminology (major)/Military Studies (minor)

Natalia Gomez-Legarreta

BA Spanish and Portuguese & BBA-International

I am Natalia Gomez-Legarreta, I am currently working towards my dual degree, with my first major being in Business Administration with a concentration in International Management and my second major being in Arts and Science with a concentration in Spanish and Portuguese. I am very passionate about teaching and helping others.

Claudia Sabrina Gonzales

BA Communication / Intercultural Communication

Congrats to us! Despite the world stopping last year, we’ve managed to persevere and succeed. It was tough and I know I wouldn’t have been able to get through it without the help from my parents and my two little sisters (aka Team Awesome). Now, we get to celebrate!

Desarae Gonzales

BS Signed language interpreting

I am grateful to my family and their continued belief in me and I wouldn't be here without them. I am looking forward to this next chapter in my life.

Isabel Maria Gonzales

BS Nutrition and Dietetics

Raisa Maria Gonzalez

BA International Management

Congratulations to all of us! It’s been a rough year with the pandemic and all but we finally made it!

Litzia Areli Gonzalez Orozco

BA Secondary Education With Spanish Concentration

¡El día ha llegado! Ahora comienza el nuevo camino de mi vida, para el que me prepare desde siempre.

Liza M Goret-Sanchez

BA General

Enjoy life for what it is and not for no one but yourself.

Claudia Monique Granados

BS Nursing

Dillon Lee Greene

BS Elementary Education/ Language Arts Concentration

We should always look to learn. Learning something new is a great feeling. It's a feeling of progress.

Nancy Guerra

BA Criminology/Spanish

Ayzzar Gurrola

BS Speech-Language Pathology

¡Todo es posible cuando uno le hecha ganas y quiere lograr su meta!

Ariana Gutierrez

BS Biochemistry

Daveri Gutierrez

BS Dental Hygiene

Anyone can succeed as long as you have discipline. All good things come with hard work behind it. So succeed and see all your dreams through.

Emily Gutierrez

BA Psychology and Communications with a concentration in Interpersonal Communications

Thank you for a wonderful 4 years! I couldn't have done it without my friends, family, and loving partner <3

Jacob Gutierrez

BS & BA Chicana and Chicano Studies & Art Studio

Damn, I really did it. I always dreamt of graduating college, but never thought I’d actually get here.

Jazzel Zulema Gutierrez

BS Spanish/ Biology

Every experience I have had at UNM has helped shape me into the person I am today. Every exam, tear, sweat, and lab report I have ever gone through has set the foundation for the hard work I will do to become the best provider I can be! UNM will forever have my heart.

Jessica Marie Gutierrez

BA General Management

¡Lo hicimos! ¡Felicitaciones y saludos a nuestro futuro!

Joey Gutierrez

BBA General Management

It is never too late. I am proud and honored to return to UNM, years later, to complete my degree.

Paola Gutierrez Baca

BA Psychology

¡Felicidades compañeros, lo logramos! I can't wait to see what great things you will all do for our community and for yourselves!

Yvonne Guadalupe Hall

BA Psychology

It has been a long journey to get to this point, however I know it was all worth it. I had so many amazing experiences and I look forward to all the other amazing experiences that are waiting for me.

Ashley Nadine Hendrix

BS Language Arts

We did it!

Reyna Hermosillo

BS Dental Hygiene

Congratulations Class of 2021!

Kristena Hernandez

BSN Nursing

Leslie A. Hernandez

BS Secondary Education- mathematics emphasis

Leah Victoria Hernandez Barragan Thaete

BS Major in Journalism & Mass Communication with a concentration in Strategic Communication and a minor in Spanish

¡Felicitaciones a la Promoción de 2021!

Magda Hernandez Canaca

BS Emergency Medical Services

As Dora would say...we did it!

Gabriella Marie Herrera

BA Liberal Arts

Congratulations everyone, we dedicated an increased amount of perseverance to achieve our goal of graduating!

Armando Hinojosa

BBA Entrepreneurship

Brianna Monique Hopkins

BSN Nursing

I never thought I could do this as a first generation student. We did it!!

Dayna Rae Howard

Certificate Nursing Assistant

Judit Huerta

BA Criminology and Psychology

Congratulations to everyone graduating! Like many first-generation students I know how meaningful and special it is to be the first person in my family to obtain a bachelor’s degree. I’ve witnessed my mother’s struggles as a single mom doing all she could so all I would worry about was doing well in school. Therefore, this accomplishment is my mother’s and mine. I am very thankful for all the support I obtained at UNM from TRIO programs and research programs because they made my college journey much more meaningful and prepared me for the next chapter in my life! Thank you!

Jeniffer Brianna Huizar Cruz

BBA Entrepreneurship

Luisa Fernanda Hurtado Iglesias

BA Psychology and Spanish

Even in such difficult times we have been able to finish our degrees. This shows us how strong, smart and determined we can be. Congratulations to the entire class of 2021, may this be just the beginning of many successes and goals accomplished.

Kimberly Ibarra

BA Criminology & Spanish

Savannah Suzette Ibarra

BS Biology, Chemistry and psychology

Thank you to my parents, friends and orgs like this one who helped me keep moving forward. Your generosity does not go unnoticed.

Alyssa Jean Jaramillo

BA Psychology

We made it! Nothing was easy about the last few semesters we’ve had, but we're here and we're graduating. I know I am proud of everything I have accomplished with all of the support of family, friends, and my partner. I’m proud of all of us, and here's to a brighter future ahead!

Juanita J Johnson

Speech and Hearing

I am thankful that I stayed home for University. I thought I knew the ins and outs of Albuquerque, but attending UNM showed me a world inside my own that I never knew existed. I have met life long friends and found a passion that will hopefully last a life time. I was able to do it all in the place I call home and there's a sense of pride in that.

Mark Edward Johnson

BA Double Major in Speech & Hearing Sciences and Spanish

¡Felicitaciones!

Miranda Alicia Juarros

BS Biochemistry and Psychology

Class of 2021, it has been a wild, unpredictable, and challenging time. What else can I say besides WE DID IT! Congratulations.

Crystal Vanessa Jurado

AA Early childhood development

Megan Ashley Kamauoha

BA Film Major Concentration in Production - Minor in Art Photography

‘Creativity takes courage.’ – Henri Matisse This statement has never been more true in the world of graduating artist. Once an artists sets foot into the “real world” - creativity comes at so much more of a price. But, once we realize that the world needs us, needs hope and inspiration. Our task as an artist doesn’t seem so daunting. Once we realize the power we hold to make dreams a reality, who can stop us.

Isaiah Kongsvik

BS Biochemistry

We don’t get many truly incredible opportunities in this life, so take every one that you get

Neykar M Kotyk

BS Elementry Education - Language Arts

The Only limit we have to accomplish great things is ourselves.

Hannah Labastida Labastoda

BA BA in Intercultural Communication and Spanish

I have enjoyed my time at UNM, but I am excited for the next chapter of my life. I am excited to make a positive change in our community!

Pablo Nic Lasso Armijo

BS Population Health

Mi experiencia de aprendizaje me enseñó que lo fundamental, es que uno pueda explorar y sentir las mejores emociones de la vida. Todo lo demás, debe ser herramientas que promueven felicidad, salud y educación.

Kandice Yvette Lewis

BSN Dental Hygiene

The past two years have been the most exciting and challenging time of our lives. Being a student during the COVID pandemic was not easy but we have all show perseverance till the end! I am proud of my accomplishment and yours as well! We did it!!

Esteban Gabriel Llamas

BA MIS

Adam Jacob Lopez

BA Political Science

Enjoy every moment

Ennedith Guadalupe López Arambula

BA International Studies & Spanish; Concentration: Conflict, Peace, & Diplomacy; Area Concentration: Latin America

Mientras trabajemos en interés del bien y de nuestro corazón, juntos podemos cambiar el mundo.

G. Marlene Lopez-Rodriguez

BA Liberal Arts with Minor in Spanish and Psychology

Austin Dean Lozoya

BA Criminology and Psychology

Mi abuelo diría, “Dime con quién andas, y te diré quién eres”. Which is, tell me who you hang out with and I’ll tell you who you are. By surrounding myself with people that want to succeed, tienen ganas to follow their dreams, and be proud to be themselves has led me to become the person I am today. I’m grateful for this moment and will continue to work hard. To all the niños sí, puedes hacer lo que quieras en la vida.

Claudia Lucero

BA Business Administration

I am finally here. It has been many years and sacrifice from my children and myself but I am finally here. I will continue on to the Master's program.

Gabriela Elysia Lucero

BS Chemical and Biological Engineering

Olivia L Lucero

BBA Accounting

And so, the adventure begins!

Amberley Luna

BS IFCE: Family and Child Studies

Congratulations! We did it!