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Meet the Director of First-Year Engagement

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Dr. Diana Sanchez was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her high school years studying in Mexico where she learned to speak Spanish. She is a first-generation scholar and is forever grateful to her parents for encouraging her to challenge herself and pursue a college education. Dr. Sanchez and her husband have made UIW their work home for 20 years. They share a son who will soon start his college journey.

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• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, San Antonio College
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, St. Mary's University
• Master of Arts in Adult Education, University of the Incarnate Word
• Doctorate Degree in Organizational Change & Leadership, University of Southern Calfornia
• Dissertation: Knowledge Sharing Among Student Affairs Professionals

Fun Facts Open

Dr. Sanchez enjoys traveling and reading books. She has over 600 books in her personal library. Her favorite genre is historical fiction.

First-Year Student Advice Open

• Do not be afraid to take risks!
• Ask for help! 
• Meet new people!

Contact Information Open

Email: castaned@uiwtx.edu

Phone: 210-805-3006

Office Location: SEC 3150