UTRGV Unsung Heroes
Carina Alcantara, program coordinator with the UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science on the Edinburg campus, has dedicated 17 years working at UTRGV. From a student development program coordinator to student media advisor, to her current role coordinating events, Alcantara has seen it all through her career.
![Carina Alcantara](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-carina-alcantara.webp)
Nallely Salinas, program coordinator in the P-16 Outreach and Testing Services Department on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus, works closely with high school initiatives and Abriendo Caminos scholarship winners. She helps organize conferences and camps for students, helping to bridge the gap between high school and university life.
![Nallely Salinas](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-nallely-salinas.jpg)
Jesus Buitron, outreach manager for UTRGV Undergraduate Recruitment Department on the Edinburg Campus, helps guide students upon entering UTRGV. Whether that’s helping them with admissions, financial aid, or even a scholarship process, Buitron serves as a liaison between a student’s transition from high school to higher education.
![Jesus Buitron](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-jesus-buitron.jpg)
Krystal Marroquin, HR training coordinator for Edinburg and Brownsville campuses, works within the Office of Human Resources and plays a vital role in organizing and facilitating impactful training sessions for UTRGV staff and faculty. One aspect that brings immense joy to Marroquin’s work is the opportunity to foster team-building skills throughout campus, she said.
![Krystal Marroquin](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-krystal-marroquin.jpg)
Sara Hernandez Mendez, associate athletic director for Marketing & Strategic Initiatives within the UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on the Edinburg campus, helps support and promote athletic programs at the university.
![Sara Hernandez Mendez](/newsroom/unsung-heroes/2024/images/unsung-hero-sara-hernandez-mendez.jpg)