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Staff and Faculty Addendum

ADMINISTRATION

Ben Jr. Arriola (full-time)
President
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
BS Industrial Engineering

Jeremy Burciaga (full-time)
Vice President/Academic Dean
University of Texas El Paso
BS Biology
MPA Public Administration

Laura Lazarin (full-time)
School Director/Academic Dean
University of Texas at Tyler
MBA Healthcare Management

Dr. James Ramos (full-time)
Senior Associate Dean
Arizona State University
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Javier Gutierrez (full-time)
Associate Dean Universidad
Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez
Medical Surgeon Doctor

Jose Nakid (full-time)
Associate Dean
University of Texas at El Paso
MBA

Natalia Cazares (full-time)
Associate School Director
University of Texas Permian Basin
MPA Public Administration

AAS NURSING & BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in NURSING (RN TO BSN BRIDGE)

Dr. Amanda Anaya, Dean of Nursing (full-time)
Walden University
Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Kelly Crowley, Director (full-time)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BS Nursing

Nayeli Lerma
University of Texas at El Paso
BSN

Sandra Imperial (full-time)
University of Hawaii Manoa
MS Nursing

Renee Menendez (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Nursing

Rose Ramirez Martinez (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
MSN Nursing

Erika Yglesias (full-time)
Waldon University
MSN Nursing Education

Kristie Medeles (part-time)
Grand Canyon University Western Governors
BSN
MSN (pending)

Edith Gutierrez (full-time)
University of Cincinnati
MSN Nursing

Vivian Navar (full-time)
University of Cincinnati
MSN Nursing

College of Imaging

Gerardo Ortiz, Director (full-time)
Colorado Tech University
MBA Health Care Management

AAS RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

George Rodriguez, Clinical Coordinator (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Radiology Management Radiological Technologist AART

Tammy Crooks (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Radiology Management Radiologist Technologist AART

Justine Williams (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Radiology Management Radiologist Technologist AART

Jessica Salcedo Clinical Coordinator
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Radiological Sciences

AAS MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

George Rodriguez (Full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Radiology Management Radiological Technologist AART

AAS DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

Pascual Nava, Director
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Leah Guzman (full–time)
El Paso Community College
AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

Blanca Luna
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

AAS DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Daniel Montes, Director (Full-time)
Western Technical College
AOS Automotive Technology

Marcelo Lujan (Full-time)
El Paso Community College
AAS Automotive

Efren Alvarado (Full-time)
Tecnologico de Juarez
Bachelors of Electronics Engineering

Gomez Eric C. (Full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Automotive Technology
AAS in Diesel Technology

AAS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Daniel Montes, Director (Full-time)
Western Technical College
AOS Automotive Technology

Frank Lopez (Full-time)
Shop Foreman

Efren Alvarado (Full-time)
Tecnologico de Juarez
Bachelors of Electronics Engineering

Jesus Rodriguez (Full-time)
Universal Technical Institute
AAS Automotive Diesel Technology

Steven Parker (Full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Business Management
AAS Automotive Technology

Fabian Torres (Full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS in Business Management
AAS in Diesel Technology
AAS in Automotive Technology

Christopher Mendoza
Western Technical College
AAS in Occupational Studies
AAS in Diesel Mechanics

Shaidy Kuri (full-time)
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
Masters in Industrial Engineering

WELDING CERTIFICATE

Daniel Montes, Director (Full-time)
Western Technical College
AOS Automotive Technology

Gomez Eric C. (Full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Automotive Technology
AAS in Diesel Technology

Jorge Rosales Jr. (Full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS in Metallurgical Engineering
El Paso Community College
Welding Certification

Pablo Barrios
Western Technical College
Certificate in Welding

Adrian Hernandez (full-time)
Western Technical College
Welding Certificate

Jesus Fernandez (full-time)
Western Technical College
Welding Certificate

AAS MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

David Grajeda (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Veronica Dominguez
University of Texas at El Paso
BA Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College
AAS Medical Laboratory Technology

GENERAL EDUCATION

Susana Arzate
University of Texas at El Paso
MS Linguistics

Efrain Castillo (full-time)
University at El Paso Texas
MS Chemistry

Naomi Cortez (full-time)
New Mexico State University
MS English

Lourdes Flores- Pritchard (full-time)
Ashford University
M.A. Education

Jessica Jaurrieta (part-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Masters in Instructional Specialist

Eric Kappus (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Doctoral of Philosophy

Maria Peay (full-time)
University of Phoenix
Master Business Administration

Rafael Solano, MD (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Medical Doctor

Jinhwa Choi, (full-time)
University of Virginia
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

Inez Castaneda, (full-time)
University of Phoenix
Master in Curriculum and Instruction

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LABORATORY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE & AAS IN MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM

Ruben Rodriguez, Director (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Biology

Pam Breeden (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Radiology Management

Ron Brubaker (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Health Administration

Abraham Coello (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Business Administration

Stephanie Coronado (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Microbiology

Erik Escobedo, MD (full-time)
Central America Health Sciences University
Medical Doctor

Andy Espinoza (full-time)
Southwest University of El Paso
AAS in Nursing

Ilya L. Espinoza (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Cd. Juárez
Medical Doctor

Leonardo Gamboa (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Medical Doctor

Aletha Gomez (full-time)
University of Phoenix, El Paso
BS Business Management

Ileen Barreras (full-time)
University of Phoenix Master
Business Administration

Cesar Guzman (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
AAS in Medical Laboratory Technician

Jorge E. Hernandez, MD (part-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Medical Doctor

Adriana Padilla, MD (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Medical Doctor

Lucia Servin (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Master’s in Education

Craig Pradarelli, MD (full-time)
C.A.H.S.U. Belize Medical College
Doctor of Medicine

Liliana Martinez
Autónoma de Durango
Medical Doctor

Pamela Morales
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
Medical Doctor

Maria Hidalgo
Park University
BS Social Psychology

Amber Gutierrez (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS in Kinesiology

Veronica Aguilar (full-time)
Western Technical College
Medical Assistant
Bachelor in Business Administration

Nancy Avila (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Chemistry
BS Nursing

AAS & BS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS PROGRAM 

Xavier Hugo Escobedo, Director (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Business Administration

James Baird (full-time)
Capella University
Ph.D. Organization and Management Leadership

Robert Cantu (full-time)
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration/Technology Management

Carlos Loweree (part-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Latin Americas & Border Studies

Daniel Flores (full-time)
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration

Everardo Hernandez (full-time)
Howard Payne University
Master of Business Administration

Noe Rodriguez (full-time)
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Juris Doctor in Law

Carlos A. Salcido Lujan (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Edward Taylor (full-time)
Webster University
MA Human Resources Development

Viridiana Woo (full-time)
New Mexico State University
MS Accountancy

Mauricio Santoscoy (full-time)
Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
Masters in Business Administration

AAS & BS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM/ AAS MEDICAL CODING
& BILLING

Erica Cardoza, Director (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Health Administration

Susie Moss (part-time)
University of Phoenix
BS Healthcare Management

Claudia Ballesteros
Western Governors University
MBA in Information Technology Management

Romelia Rincon (full-time)
University of Texas at Tyler
MBA in Healthcare Management

Ruben Guerra (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS in Business Management Career Centers of Texas El Paso
Diploma in Medical Computer Specialist

Cecil Avila (Only MCB)
Grand Canyon University
BS in Applied Management

Graciela Romero (full-time)
Webster University
Master of Health Administration

AAS COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & AAS WEB & MOBILE MARKETING DEVELOPMENT

Xavier Hugo Escobedo, Director (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Business Administration

Luis Alfonso Lopez Lerma (full-time)
ITESM Campus Ciudad Juarez
Master in Information Systems

Manuel Loera (full-time)
Universidad Tecmilenio
BA in Digital Design

Mauricio Santoscoy (Full-time)
Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
Masters in Business Administration

Ricardo Patino (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Masters in Economics

AAS OPHTHALMOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Nancy Rodriguez, MD, Director (full- time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Medical Surgeon Doctor

Mario A. Di Pascuale, MD Co-Director (full-time)
University of Venezuela
Physician, Ophthalmologist

Lisa Lopez (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BA Biology

Laura Puga (full-time)
BA Criminal Justice
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

AAS DENTAL ASSISTING

Nancy Rodriguez, MD, Director (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Medical Surgeon Doctor

Guillermo Prieto (full- time)
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Doctor in Dental Surgery
Registered Dental Assistant

AAS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Magdalena Silva, Director (full-time)
Glendale Career College
Certification in Surgical Technology

Ashly Giner (full-time)
Southwest University
AAS Surgical Technology

Kristin Hoefner (full-time)
Southwest University
AAS Surgical Technology

Gabriela Santana (full-time)
El Paso Community College
AAS Surgical Technology

AAS CULINARY ARTS

Josue Villalvazo, Director, (full-time)
Instituto Culinario de Mexico
Bachelors in Culinary Arts

Jessica Rodriguez (full-time)
New Mexico State University
BS Nutrition
El Paso Community College
AAS Culinary Arts

Sofia Forde (full-time)
Mississippi State University
BS Psychology and Communication
Le Cordon Bleu, Austin
AAS in Culinary Arts

Rubina Jaquez (full-time)
El Paso Community College
AAS in Culinary Arts

Jose Ortega (full-time)
New Mexico State University
BA Restaurant and Tourism Management
El Paso Community College
AAS in Culinary & Restaurant Management

Jessica Zaragoza (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Business Administration
Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa
AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts

Raymond Torres (full-time)
Le Cordon Bleu, Seattle
AAS in Culinary Arts

Erick Ponce (full-time)
Le Cordon Bleu
AAS in Culinary Arts

Valeria Revilla (full-time)
Instituto Culinario de Mexico,
Bachelors in Gastronomy
Universite du Vin
Certified Sommelier

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Ron Norris
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Business Administration
Master of Health Systems Management

ASSOCIATE STAFF

Natalie Garcia (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS MCB

Idaly Hernandez-Garza (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Business Management

Kenia Arriola (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BA in Business

Gabriela Tejada (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Health Administration

Alicia Ramos (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BA in English and American Literature

Carijo Pritchard (full-time)
Southwest University of El Paso
AAS Medical Laboratory Technician

Alejandra Holguin (full-time)
Southwest University of El Paso
BS Health Administration

Taiesha Stevens-Goodrich (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
Medical Assistant

Emma Carrillo (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Biological Science

Marcy Alvarez (full-time)

Rebecca Valles (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Business Management

Melissa Rodriguez (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Business Management 

Karla Fierro (full-time)
El Paso Community College
AAS Psychology

Melissa Ruiz (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Medical Assistant

Illiana Garibay (full-time)
Universidad Tecnologica de México
Bachelors in Meeting and Event Management

Jorge Orejel (full-time)
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
Bachelors in Economics 

LABORATORY ASSISTANTS

Kimberly Prospero (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Medical Assistant

Alice Martinez (full-time)
Southwest University
AAS Medical Assistant

Adriana Dominguez
Southwest University
AAS Medical Assistant

Mariah Barrera
Southwest University of El Paso
AAS in Medical Assisting

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Natalia Cazares, Academic Operations IX Coordinator (full-time)
University of Texas Permian Basin
MPA Public Administration

Natalie Garcia, School Operations IX Coordinator (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS MCB

Jose Nakid, School Operations IX Coordinator (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Business Administration

ADMISSIONS

Brenda Martinez, Director (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Corporate in Management Communications

Jenny Tovar (full-time) Admissions Coordinator
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Business Management

Amber Brinks (full-time)

Roxanna Pinales (full-time)
Vista College
AAS Criminal Justice

Ruby Ramirez (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Medical Assisting

Anna Sanchez (full-time)
University of Phoenix
BS Human Services

Krystal Franco (full-time)
Western Technical College
AAS Occupational Studies in Information Systems

Ivan Rios (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Business

Cindy Dominguez
Southwest University
AAS Medical Laboratory Technician

Chelsea Salgado (full-time)

Nehemiah Chandler (full-time)
University of South Carolina Upstate
BA in Mass Communications

Javier Tenorio (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BBA in International Business

STUDENTS SERVICES/ADVISING

Maria Chaparro, (full-time) Student Affairs Director
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Health Administration

Estefania Gonzalez (full-time) Advising Coordinator
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Health Administration

Grecia Ordoque (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Multidisciplinary Studies

Luisa Garibay (full-time)
Harper College
Associate in Arts

Itzel Rede (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
BS Psychology  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Monica Sosa (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Business Management

Jose A. Gomez (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Computer Information Technology Systems

Jaime Diaz (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
BS Digital Systems and Communications Engineering

Edgar Herrera (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
BS Digital Systems and Communications Engineering

Mario Lopez (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
BS Software Engineering

Ricardo Rios (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
BS Computer Systems Engineering

Luis Martinez (full-time)
Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez
BS Engineering in Computer Information Systems

Alejandra Cruz (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
BS Computer Systems Engineering

REGISTRARS

Valerie Crusoe (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
Medical Records and Health Information

Rosa Sosa (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS in Business Management

DEFAULT MANAGEMENT PREVENTION

Christina Olsen (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
Default Management Prevention Aid

Oscar Sosa (full-time)

CAREER SERVICES

Elisa Valenzuela, Director (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Business Management

Rebeca Henningham (full-time)
Universidad Tecnológica De Panamá
Bachelors Comunicación Ejecutiva Bilingüe

Andrea Fong (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
Medical Laboratory Technician

Mariana Palacio (full-time)
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor in Applied Learning and Development

Jennifer Ortiz (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Business Management

Joanna Aguilar (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
Medical Assistant

FINANCIAL AID/LOAN SERVICES

Miguel Viveros, Director (full-time)
Escuela Particular Normal Superior del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca Mexico
BS Education

Nora Escalante, Assistant Director(full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Health Administration

Christian Martinez, Office Clerk (full-time)

Karina Soto (full-time)
Dona Ana Community College
AAS Bookkeeping

Priscilla Martinez
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Business Management

Gabriela Griffin
University of Alaska Fairbanks
BS Communication

Anabella Castro
Western Technical College
CMA

Ana Esquivel Financial Aid Officer

Andres Coy (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez
Master’s in Business Administration

Berenice Pablo, (full-time)

Victoria Vasquez (full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
Medical Assistant Certification

Mario Garcia (full-time) Financial Aid Officer

FINANCIAL AID VETERANS AFFAIRS

Angela Olivares (Full-time)
Southwest University at El Paso
AAS Business Management

ACCOUNTING

Carlos Sanchez (full-time)
CFO

Abraham Valenzuela (full-time)
Accounting Manager

Jorge Armendariz (full-time)
Payroll Supervisor

 Kristian Cano (full-time)
Accounts Receivable
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Business Management and Accounting

Karen McCuster (full-time)
Collections Specialist
Southwest University at El Paso
BS Business Management

Cristina Salido (full-time)
Risk Management Officer
BS Business Management

Alejandra Martinez (full-time)
Collections Clerk

Laura Baro (full-time)
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
BS Accounting

Berenice Baron (full-time)