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Center for First-Generation Success

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Assistant Dean | First-Generation Programs
Director | TRIO Programs

    801.581.7188

    

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Linda Paternina-Serrano

Associate Director

    801.587.7991

    linda.paternina.serrano@utah.edu

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Joana Acevedo

Administrative Manager

    801.581.7188

      joana.acevedo@utah.edu 

 

First-Generation Scholars

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Hector Cedillo-Tellez

Program Coordinator/Advisor

    801.581.5081

    hector.cedillo.tellez@utah.edu 

Jimena Prieto

Program Coordinator/Advisor

    801.646.7609

    jimena.prieto@utah.edu

 

First Star

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Director | Foster Futures

    801.587.3810

   

Pierce Christoffersen

Program Coordinator

    801.587.1442

    pierce.christoffersen@utah.edu

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Jerry Stott

Program Manager

    801.581.3235

    jerry.stott@utah.edu

 

Impact Scholars

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Toya Jules

Program Manager

    801.587.2997

     toya.jules@utah.edu

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Director | Foster Futures

    801.587.3810

   

 

Student Support Services (TRIO)

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Bri LeBreton

Associate Director

    801.581.7069

    bri.lebreton@utah.edu

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Vacant

SSS Program Manager

If you are interested in the Student Support Services Manager position please visit this link to apply.

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Nadia Selene Rico

SSS Program Coordinator

    801.581.7188

    nadia.s.rico@utah.edu 

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Tony Lam, Ph.D.

Math Instructor

    801.646.4514

    tony.lam@utah.edu

 

Upward Bound (TRIO)

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Bri LeBreton

Associate Director

    801.581.7069

    bri.lebreton@utah.edu

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Vacant

UB Program Manager

If you are interested in the Upward Bound Manager Position please visit this link to apply. 

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Julia de Santiago

Program Coordinator

      801.581.7188

      julia.desantiago@utah.edu

 

Last Updated: 1/8/25