Ally Program
The UTPA Ally program is dedicated to providing support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning individuals (GLBTQ) at the University. Allies include students, faculty, and staff who display an Ally place card outside their office, residence hall room, or have a button. This sign identifies them as individuals who are willing to provide a safe haven, a listening ear, and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people or anyone dealing with sexual orientation issues.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to become Ally's by attending a three-hour training on issues affecting the GLBTQ community and heterosexism. At least one training is held each semester which is sponsored by the Empowerment Zone, for a list of trainings please call (956)318-5375 or visit UC305.
Current UTPA Allies include:
| Jeanette Broshears | Office of Student Life and Transition Services | UC 305 |
| Veronica Cano | Counseling and Psychological Services | UC 109 |
| Christine Carruthers | Office of Student Life and Transition Services | UC 305 |
| Ken Christy | Student | |
| Kelly Cremar | Student | |
| Georgina Diaz | Academic Advisement and Mentoring Center | SH109 |
| Kim Finn | Counseling and Psychological Services | UC 109 |
| Janel Flowers | Student | |
| Rebecca Gadson | Office of Student Development | UC205 |
| Cesar Galvan | Student | |
| Serena Gonzalez | Student | |
| Melissa Hernandez | Academic Advisement and Mentoring Center | CAS348A |
| Dawne Hill | Undergraduate Studies | SS3101 |
| Miguel Lopez | Office of Student Life and Transition Services | UC305 |
| Amy Martin | Office of the Dean of Students | UC104 |
| Monique Maynez | Office of Student Life and Transition Services | UC305 |
| Pegjohngy Moses | Athletic Department | PE1 1102 |
| Dora Olivares | Admissions and New Student Services | SVC1124 |
| Annette Rios | Valley Outreach Center | ASA 182A |
| Mirta Rodriguez | Counseling and Psychological Services | UC 109 |
| Janine Schall | Curriculum and Instruction | EDO C |
| Dolores Villarreal | Office of Student Life and Transition Services | UC305 |
Contact Us:
Ally Program
1201 W. University Dr. UC 305
Edinburg, TX 78541-2999
Phone: (956) 318-5375
Fax: (956) 316-7911
