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	Dr. Edith Fernández Director Student Development Center Women's Resource Center efernandez6@utep.edu Dr. Edith Fernández is the Director of the Student Development Center which includes the Women’s Resource Center. She works closely with the Center’s Assistant Director and Coordinators to promote individual achievement and interpersonal growth through a wide range of programs and services designed to enhance the educational experiences of all students at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her career in student affairs spans many years to include over ten years of professional experience working with community college and university students in a variety of capacities such as academic counsel, admissions director and coordinator of a global immersion program. Edith’s research interests include college student's development of intercultural competencies and the role cultural immersion experiences play in facilitating growth. Edith received her Ph. D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, her Ed. M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a M. PA. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and looks forward to settling into the El Paso community with her family. Edith's most memorable college experience: I was a graduate student and had the opportunity to sail around the world with a program called Semester at Sea. I visited 12 countries including Cuba, India, South Africa and Vietnam in the span of one semester. I am so blessed to have meet so many wonderful people and to have visited places that were until that moment a distant dream.
	Shannon Osborne, Coordinator sosborne@utep.edu Shannon Osborne is is a Coordinator in the Student Development Center, currently overseeing the Women's Resource Center. Shannon attended college in the Land of Enchantment at Eastern New Mexico University. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Master of Arts degree in Communication. While attending ENMU, Shannon was the Program Advisor for Student Activities and Organizations. After completing her Master's Degree, Shannon moved to Houston, TX. In Houston, she worked as a Program Manager for a promotional company. Missing the college atmosphere and working with students, Shannon applied for the position at UTEP and is very excited she was offered the position. Shannon is committed to student success and development. Students should feel free to visit anytime. Shannon’s hobbies include making jewelry, playing board and card games, meeting new people, listening to music, swimming, running, and traveling. Her goal is to visit every state & capitol and travel to every continent. She also loves tigers, cats, laughing, singing karaoke, and most of all chocolate! Shannon is also active in the El Paso community. She serves the Networking Chair for the Young Leaders Society, is on the Board of Directors for the ENMU Alumni Board Association, is a proud contributor of the El Paso Museum of Art and a former two time champion in the El Paso Kickball League. Shannon's most memorable college experience: I’ll never for get the day I visited with the news director at the local TV station before I started my freshman year at ENMU. One of my friends who I met at the residential halls who worked as an anchor introduce me to the news director. I presented my portfolio and showcased my resume tape from my high school broadcasting class. I was encouraged to apply for a talent position. Auditions for the anchor positions were right around the corner. I auditioned and told myself, I will be an anchor. The next week my name appeared on top of list, I accomplished my goal. A few years later, I took the initiative to apply for an internship in a top 10 market. I was accepted at two stations, and decided to intern at FOX 4 News in Dallas, at that time a #7 market, a dream come true for a broadcast journalism student!
	Espi Candelaria, Administrative Secretary ecandelaria@utep.edu Espi is the Administrative Secretary at the best place on campus; Women’s Resource Center. Espi is the Advisor for the Sigma Lambda Gamma here on campus. She is the first person you meet at the WRC and enjoys working there a great deal. Espi has helped create Focus on the Positive events, Crafty Not Crazy Finals Week events, as well as Take Back the Night, The Clothesline Project and Table Etiquette. Espi has worked at Job Corps, S.S. Investigations and in many other places having to do with customer service. Espi’s interests include softball, football, basketball and going on trips with her family: Rene, Ashlee and Sydney. Espi graduated from Ysleta High School in 1979 and has taken classes in HVAC, interior design and basics at EPCC. Espi’s most memorable college experience: My most memorable moment was making the 9/11 flag to give tribute to the 9/11 victims.
	Ambar Calvillo, Women's Resource Center Intern wrcintern@utep.edu Ambar Calvillo is joining New Delta Sorority and is currently a UTEP Organizational and Communication major with a minor in Graphic design, seeking to graduate in a tasteful four years. She is an avid moviegoer and a coffee/chocolate connoisseur. Ambar's most memorable college experience: I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at KTEP for a semester. I had Sunday nights to myself, programming, saying the weather and brief community announcements on air, I felt like a professional!
	Elisa Espinoza, Women's Resource Center Intern wrcintern2@utep.edu Elisa Espinosa was born and raised in Mexico City, and now she is a full time student at UTEP with a major in Multidisciplinary Studies, her three concentrations are: Communication Studies, Foreign Languages and Business. Besides working at the Women’s Resource Center she currently the President of Alpha Xi Delta women’s Fraternity. Elisa has a strong interest in intercultural studies and enjoys learning languages and different cultures. Her hobbies include photography, reading philosophy books and listening to music. Elisa’s most memorable college experience: The opportunity to study in Germany during my college years was the most memorable experience so far. It opened my eyes to other cultures and it changed my perspective about the world.