Andrew is the Program Manager for the College Enrichment Program. He has been with the University of New Mexico for over 12 years where he worked at El Centro de la Raza previously. He received his B.A. in Economics and Spanish and an M.A. in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. Andrew is originally from El Paso, TX and has lived in Albuquerque for 18 years. He is an alumni of the College Enrichment Program.
He currently advises Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Andrew is also a Temporary Part-Time Faculty member with the Freshman Academic Choices program where he teaches a Freshman Interest Group (FIG) seminar course called Lights, Camera, "Psych".
Vivian Sanchez is the Supervisor for Administrative Support at the College Enrichment Program. She has worked with CEP for over 30 years. She is married to Benny Sanchez and a mother of three daughters, twins Amber and Crystal and Brittney. She started with CEP in 1975 under the directorship of Dr. Dan Chavez.
She has enjoyed working with students and parents. Watching the many students who have participated in CEP graduate and go on to become doctors, pharmacists, teachers, etc. has been a rewarding experience. Many of these students come from small towns throughout New Mexico and she has tried to make their lives here at UNM a little easier and less stressful. This is why she has stayed with the College Enrichment Program because of the wonderful work the program does in helping these students succeed.
She is also a Notary Public, so if any students need materials notarized they are more than welcome to stop by.
Ricardo has been with CEP since June of 2004. He is assuming a position as a Program Coordinator. He spent the last three years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he worked with two TRIO programs (Student Support Services and the McNair Scholars Program) while earning his M.A. in U.S. History. He enjoyed working with students so much that he decided to join our team here at UNM.
Ricardo’s roots are firmly planted in New Mexico. He was born in Albuquerque, he spent the majority of his childhood in Tierra Amarilla and he graduated from Albuquerque High School. After high school, he spent several years working as a forklift mechanic before entering TVI and later transferring to UNM. He earned his BA in History and Spanish in 2001 and went on to pursue graduate study in Wisconsin. Ricardo’s background, work experience, and his unique path through varying levels of higher education help him relate to students who may feel intimidated on a big university campus.
At home, Ricardo enjoys spending time with his wife and three adorable girls. He also loves to cycle and spend time outdoors. Finally, he is a big Lobo fan (and Badger fan too) and you will see him at sporting events, howling!
Celestina has been with CEP since January of 2008. She has been with UNM as staff since December
of 2005; she comes to us from The Dean of Students offices were she served as the Transfer
Student Orientation Coordinator. She is delighted to continue working with orientation and
the students where everyday is a different one. One of her mottos is "Don't be afraid to
ask questions, anything goes."
Celestina graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2005 with a degree in University Studies with an emphasis on Family and Chicano Studies. She is currently pursuing her masters in Educational Leadership at the University of New Mexico. Celestina is an Alumni of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. and Serves as chapter advisor at UNM. She coordinates the NAPSA Undergraduate Fellows on campus, and is involved with the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA).
Becky Barge comes to the College Enrichment Program from Stilwell, Kansas. She is a graduate of Kansas State University. She came to New Mexico is to work as an Advisor and because New Mexico is a “Cute place”. As an advisor she would like to help students with any of their needs.
Carlos Rodriguez comes to the College Enrichment Program from Denver, Colorado. He is a graduate of Western State College of Colorado. Carlos came out to New Mexico because he likes the weather. As an advisor, he looks foreword to engage with the students and help them succeed with any of their endeavors.