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Meet the Teams

Center for First-Generation Success

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Vacant

Assistant Dean | First-Generation Programs
Director | TRIO Programs

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Linda Paternina-Serrano

Associate Director

    801.587.7991

    linda.paternina.serrano@utah.edu

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Emmaculate Kipyasang

Administrative Manager

    801.581.7188

    emmaculate.k@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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Vacant

Associate Director | Foster Futures

     801.581.3235

     jerry.stott@utah.edu

Mara Zenger

Program Coordinator

    801.587.1442

    mara.zenger@utah.edu

 

Student Support Services (TRIO)

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Bri LeBreton

Interim Director

    801.581.7069

    bri.lebreton@utah.edu

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Julia de Santiago

Student Support Services Program Manager

      801.581.7188

      julia.desantiago@utah.edu

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Nadia Selene Rico

Student Support Services 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

Interim Director

    801.581.7069

    bri.lebreton@utah.edu

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Kara Vail

Upward Bound Program Manager

      801.581.7188

      kara.vail@utah.edu

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Upward Bound Program Coordinator

 

Last Updated: 4/18/25