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Hello everyone , my name is Rosa Loya but everyone calls me Emma because of my middle name. I am a first year and I plan to major in Biology . I was born in Parral Chihuahua Mexico and came to New Mexico last year . I am fluent in both Spanish and English. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, I love to spend time outside in the nature, I love meeting new people, I hope to see you guys at El Centro de la Raza!

Hello, my name is Xochiquetzal but I go by Xochi. I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and I am Chichimeca and Yaqui indigenous from Mexico. Currently, I am majoring in Computer Engineering. I love being creative through digital media and love learning about STEM related topics.

Hola! Mi nombre es Sofia Ochoa. Hello, my name is Sofia Ochoa. I will be one of the new student success leaders. I am originally from Calexico, California, which is bordered by Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. I am a sophomore doing my bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in criminology. I am Bilingual in Spanish and English but bear with me my Spanish is a bit rusty. I am very excited to be an SSL and to get to know more people through El Centro de la Raza. Que viva la Raza!

Hello! My name is Aneth Rubio i'm a freshman here at UNM . I'm form Sunland Park, New Mexico and I am planning on majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminology ! Some of my interests include watching documentaries and my hobbies are reading romance and listening to music. I'm very excited to work here at El Centro and to meet everyone!

My name is Dannely Verduzco. I grew up in a small town in rural southeastern New Mexico. However, I am from Colima, Mexico. I am currently studying Psychology. I like to write poetry and creative stories. I also enjoy reading, eating good foods, and spending time with loved ones.

Hello, my name is Yolanda Morales but everyone calls me Stef because of my middle name. I am a second year and I plan to major in Nursing. I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco but I grew up in a small town named Bayard here in New Mexico. I am fluent in both Spanish and English. I enjoy reading, so if anyone has any book recommendations see me at El Centro de la Raza!

UNM was the university that I chose because I was interested in pursuing a career in pharmacology. This university had the only pharmacy school in the state of New Mexico, but since I am from out of state, I was also interested in living in a different place. Scholarships and financial aid that were available helped me afford to take classes and stay in the dorm, even as an out-of-state student. Since I am a Mexican American student, when I read that UNM was one of the few majority-minority schools and that it was an accepting and kind environment where you will be respected, regardless of who you are, it helped me decide.

Hello, my name is Jazmín. I'm a freshman at UNM and as of right now, I haven't declared a major. I grew up in Santa Fe, NM, but my family is from Aguascalientes Mexico. Rainy weather is my favorite and I enjoy reading books I can get fully invested in. I'm excited to be working at El Centro as a student!

Hello everyone! My name is Laysha Lineth Chaparro. I am from Los Lunas, New Mexico where I was raised alongside my sister by our hard-working parents. I am a 3rd-year senior majoring in Psychology and Spanish with a minor in Honors and Communications & Journalism. I hope to one day represent my community through my counseling services and offer culturally appropriate mental health awareness.

Hola! Mi nombre es Julián Ángel! I am from the chile Captial of the World, Hatch New México! I chose UNM because I wanted an experience beyond rural Hatch Valley. At UNM I was able to expand my knowledge of New Mexico and explore my interests in a new environment. UNM gave me the opportunity to grow as an individual and scholar. My best experience at UNM has been getting involved with multiple student organizations and getting to have a home away from home with El Centro de La Raza. I am very honored to work with Raza students. The advice I offer new students would be to get involved, speak up for what is right, and never settle for less.

Hi I’m Edain Larios I’m a 3rd year Construction management major I was born in Zacatecas and moved to the US when I was 5. Some of my hobbies are cooking and going in walks.

Hey I’m Maury and I’m from Texas I love playing soccer taking pictures with my camera and just love meeting new people first time in New Mexico and been around great people I also love otters.

Hello, my name is Omar Ornelas I am studying computer science. I was born and raised here in Albuquerque NM however my family is from Chihuahua Mexico. My favorite things to do are, hang out with my friends, rock climb and watch movies / TV. El Centro has been a great resource to me and many more students so I hope students continue to can take advantage of the oppertunities offered and know that they belong here.

Hello, my name is Angel Muñoz, I'm from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua and my family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when I was 7. I’m a junior studying mechanical engineering. Some of my hobbies include playing video games, soccer, and watching movies.

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Hello! My name is Anthony McCabe and I am a senior majoring in Applied Mathematics. I grew up in a small town of Kirtland, NM and moved here to attend UNM. My hobbies include attending concerts and strumming my guitar. I am mainly the IT Tech for El Centro, but you'll probably see me around trying to fix something. Technology is a large part of Earth now and I hope to create contributions to the world of STEM to propel what our little planet has done. I am happy to be a part of El Centro and what they stand for. El Centro provides amazing support for everyone that I hope ya'll enjoy!

I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and I am a Ph.D. candidate in the American Studies program. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and my Master of Arts in American Studies from UNM. Currently, I am a Part-time faculty at CNM, and I am completing my dissertation on the Chicana/o Movement of New Mexico. I've worked with the Albuquerque community for ten years, and I am a trainer with Shifting Sands Dojo, where we offer free self-defense classes to the community. I am excited to work with Graduate Initiatives this academic year.

I am from Albuquerque and am a fourth-year PhD candidate in Geography & Environmental Studies. I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University in the Earth Systems Program and a Master of Philosophy degree from the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in System Dynamics. I am completing a dissertation on urban environmental history and justice in Albuquerque and am an elected leader of the United Graduate Workers of UNM. I am so grateful and excited to be working on communications and marketing strategy as a project assistant at El Centro this year!