Our Staff
Global Initiatives
Lisa J. Montoya, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and Senior International Officer
Email: lisa.montoya@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7211
I can assist with:
Providing institutional leadership in pursuing, shaping, and supporting UTSA’s goals for advancing comprehensive internationalization
John Murphy, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Provost, Global Initiatives Executive Director, UTSA Global Study Center - Italy
Email: john.murphy@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-3026
I can assist with:
Programming at UTSA Global Study Center at Urbino, Italy
International education degree partnerships: Europe
International research collaboration: Europe
Diana Lomas
Admin Services Officer II
Email: diana.lomas@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7211
I can assist with:
Domestic and International Travel Reqeust
Delegations, Agreements, and Partnerships
International Risk Management
Carelli De la Garza Torres
Senior Program Manager
Email: carelli.delagarzatorres@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7231
I can assist with:
Advising on Global Learning Programs
Delegations, Agreements, and Partnerships
Official Communications and Protocol
Jacqueline Guillen
Program Specialist
Email: jacqueline.guillen@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-8115
I can assist with:
Scheduling Meetings
Special Programs
Joseph Ortiz
Budget Specialist
Email: joseph.ortiz@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-8550
I can assist with:
Budgets and purchasing
Adminstrative and personnel issues
Leidy Bello
Project Specialist
Email: leidy.bellocristancho@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7231
I can assist with:
San Antonio Language Academy questions
Advising on Global Learning Programs
Enkhsaruul Seixas Brito
TU Darmstadt Liaison at UTSA
Email: enkhsaruul.seixasbrito@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7211
I can assist with:
Strategic program development of Technical University Darmstadt/Germany
Being an additional central contact point for students, faculty, and staff interested in TU Darmstadt
International Services
International Scholar and Student Services
Ashley Wallace
Director, International Scholar and Student Services
Email: ashley.wallace@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-8510
I can assist with:
Hiring foreign faculty and researchers
Visa/immigration documents
Health insurance questions (International Students)
Rafael Fersaca
Sr. Advisor, International Students
Email: rafael.fersaca@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7261
I can assist with:
Student and Scholar Visa Questions
International Student internship/off-campus employment questions
International Student Immigration Questions: extension, enrollment, etc.
Colin Howlett
Advisor, International Students
Email: colin.howlett@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6571
I can assist with:
Student Visa Questions
International Student internship/off-campus employment questions
International Student Immigration Questions: extension, enrollment, etc.
Study Abroad
Rosa Virginia Mendez
Program Manager, Study Abroad
Email: rosavirginia.mendez@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-8202
I can assist with:
Study Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad Transcripts and Credits
General Study Abroad Questions
English Language Center
Blanca Pokorney
Director, English Language Center
Email: blanca.pokorney@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6136
I can assist with:
Consultation on the development and implementation of English as a Second Language Programs
Personal and academic advising for international students enrolled in the English Language Center Programs
Teresa Valadez
Project Specialist, English Language Center
Email: teresa.valadez@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-7677
I can assist with:
English Language Center Programs application process
Conversation Partners and Conversation Club programs
Additional ESL resources (tutoring, workshops, campus resources)
Luz Torres Leon
Project Specialist
Email: luz.torresleon@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-7677
I can assist with:
English Language Center Programs application process
Conversation Partners and Conversation Club programs
Additional ESL resources (tutoring, workshops, campus resources)
Minako Shibazaki
Master Instructor and Lead Curriculum Specialist, English Language Center
Email: minako.shibazaki@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-7677
I can assist with:
Teaching, counseling, and assessing students enrolled in the English Language Center programs.
Choosing textbooks and designing lesson plans.
Laila Aghai
ESL Specialist, English Language Center
Email: Laila.Aghai@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-8177
I can assist with :
English Language Center Services
English for Academic Purposes Program
Monique Adams
ESL Specialist
Email: monique.adams@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-8177
I can assist with:
English Language Center Services
English for Academic Purposes Program
TOEFL Exam
Sarah Munsell
ESL Specialist
Email: Sarah.munsell@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-8177
I can assist with:
English Language Center Services
English for Academic Purposes Program
TOEFL Exam
