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New Student Programs Team

Meet the Director of New Student Programs

Dr. Diana Sanchez, Director of New Student Programs

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 21 years. Dr. Sanchez obtained her BA from St. Mary's University, MA from the University of the Incarnate Word, and her Doctorate from the University of Southern California. Her main professional interest is forming campus partnerships for student success.

Contact Information: 

Email: castaned@uiwtx.edu

Phone: 210-805-3006

Office Location: SEC 3150

Meet the 2024-2025 New Student Programs Graduate Assistant & Peer Mentors

Victoria Dones

New Student Programs Graduate Assistant

Alejandra Flores

New Student Programs Mentor

Major: Healthcare Sciences

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Richard Freyre

New Student Programs Mentor

Major: Sociology

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Daniela Frausto

Major: Nursing

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Jocelyn Hopkins

New Student Programs Peer Mentor

Major: 3D Animation and Video Game Design

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