Rodrigo D. Thierry, Student Intern, he has worked with the Office since September, 2012. He is studying Mechanical Engineering at UTPA and expects to graduate in December, 2013. Technology is Rodrigo’s passion; furthermore, he enjoys working at informing the public about sustainability through his passion. He also is the photographer for the Office of Sustainability with photography quickly becoming a new hobby of his. Rodrigo has been developing and maintaining the Office for Sustainability’s website throughout this academic year.

Janette Vazquez, Student Intern, bio forthcoming.

Jacqueline Joy Ho-Shing, Assistant Program Coordinator, is in her final year at UTPA double majoring in a B.A. for English and Psychology. She has been with the office since the spring, 2012. As the assistant program coordinator, she aids in presentations for children across the Rio Grande Valley and the numerous sustainable workshops held at UTPA. She is also an intern with the Texas Freedom Network and President of the local chapter at UTPA, winner of the Samantha Smoot’s Activist Award in November, 2012 and has been active with the Sierra Club’s nationwide student organization. Ms. Ho-Shing has a deep connection with the environment and social justice work, and will continue working on improving her community after she graduates in December. On her off time she likes cooking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones while hiking, cycling or camping.

Charles McGregor, Copywriting Intern, began work on his MFA in Creative Writing at UTPA in September, 2012 and has been interning at UTPA’s Office for Sustainability since February, 2013. A Florida native, Charles earned a B.A. in English with a concentration in writing at Florida Southern College in August, 2010. Shortly after, he joined the Peace Corps where he volunteered his time in Turkmenistan as an ESL teacher. His passion for writing equals his passion for sustainability as he works with UTPA to make its surrounding community and businesses greener.

Ana Navarro, Student Intern, bio forthcoming

Cesar Tamez, Student Intern, bio forthcoming.