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 Center - Italy
Email: john.murphy@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-3026
I can assist with:
Programming at UTSA Global Center at Urbino, Italy
International education degree partnerships: Europe
International research collaboration: Europe
Carelli De la Garza Torres
Program Manager
Email: carelli.delagarzatorres@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7231
I can assist with:
San Antonio Language Academy questions
Advising on Global Learning Programs
Hannah Evans
Global Relations Advisor
Email: hannah.evans@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-5074
I can assist with:
International Delegations
Advising on special initiatives
Global Relations and Agreements
Jacqueline Hernandez
Project Specialist
Email: jacqueline.hernandez@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7370
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
International Services
Sarah Elsunni
Project Specialist, International Services
Email: sarah.elsunni@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-8550
I can assist with:
Student Education Abroad Opportunities
International Student Involvement Opportunities
International Student Resources
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
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
Patricia Santamaria
Program Specialist, Study Abroad
Email: patricia.santamaria@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7203
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
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.
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)
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
