UT Pan American alumni employed at Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley are on a mission to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs by helping them and their families live better lives. For more than 50 years, Easter Seals has offered a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. Meet the UTPA alumni who are assisting more than 2,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families in the Valley every year.
Front row, left to right, are Gerardo Garcia, UTPA student; Jennifer Gomez, BS ‘09; Lizbeth Martinez Carrera, MSW ‘06; Angela Belton, BSW ‘96; Jessica Rodriguez, BS ‘02; Cassandra Reyna, UTPA student; Priscilla De la Cruz, UTPA student; Perla Pena, UTPA student; and Mary Alice Villarreal, BS ‘07. Back row, left to right, are Gloria Castro, BSW ‘98; Roschel Servantes, BS ‘99 and MS ‘01; Vicki Doria, BS ‘94; Ana Leal, BBA ‘10; Pattie Rosenlund, MS ‘06; Yolanda Baleras, BS ‘88; Janet Serrano, BS ‘09; Mark Zapata, BA ‘97; Margie Ortega, BS ‘83; Melchor Gracia, BS ‘09 and MS ‘11; Karina Leal, BBS ‘97 and MBA ‘01; Jessica Graham, MA ‘11; Jose Hernandez, BSW ‘79; David Elizondo, BBA ‘92 and MBA ‘02; and Alma Puga, BSW ‘97.
