Christopher Maynard is President of Texas A&M International University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Texas A&M International University Christopher Maynard President Institution website: https://www.tamiu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.tamiu.edu/newsinfo/2025/09/tamiumaynardpresident91825.shtml Christopher Maynard is President of Texas A&M International University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Robert H. Vela is President of Texas A & M University-Kingsville and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Texas A & M University-Kingsville Robert H. Vela President Institution website: https://www.tamuk.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.tamuk.edu/administration/president/ Robert H. Vela is President of Texas A & M University-Kingsville and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Havidán Rodríguez is President of the University at Albany and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University at Albany Havidán Rodríguez President Institution website: https://www.albany.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.albany.edu/about/administration/havidan-rodriguez Havidán Rodríguez is President of the University at Albany and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2025-2028 The University at Albany (UAlbany) fosters an inclusive environment for its diverse student body of more than 12,600, including 20% Latino students, that supports the personal and academic success for all students.

Melva Yanes serves as Finance Manager of Excelencia in Education. Melva’s daily responsibilities are invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and responding to affiliate inquiries. < Back to Our People Page Melva Yanes Finance Manager Excelencia in Education Email: myanes@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As the Finance Manager, Melva’s daily responsibilities are invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and responding to affiliate inquiries. Her role is essential in supporting Excelencia’s efforts in fiscal modernization and management. Past Experiences: Melva joined Excelencia with previous accounting experience in the nonprofit sector. Melva has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? Excelencia’s mission resonates deeply with me as a first-generation Latina college graduate. Excelencia offers the opportunity to both leverage my current skills and grow professionally with the organization, especially learning first-hand how to scale and modernize financial best practices in the nonprofit sector. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Everyone in the organization is mission-driven and demonstrates a passion for Excelencia’s work. It is amazing to work alongside team members who share their knowledge and bring their best every day.

Emily F. Cutrer is Interim President of Sonoma State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Sonoma State University Emily F. Cutrer Interim President Institution website: https://www.sonoma.edu/ Bio Page: https://news.sonoma.edu/article/emily-f-cutrer-appointed-interim-president-sonoma-state-university-0 Emily F. Cutrer is Interim President of Sonoma State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Diana Rodriguez is Chancellor of San Bernardino Community College District and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Bernardino Community College District Diana Rodriguez Chancellor Institution website: https://sbccd.edu/ Bio Page: https://sbccd.edu/about-sbccd/office-of-the-chancellor/ Diana Rodriguez is Chancellor of San Bernardino Community College District and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Peggy Heinrich is President of Elgin Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Elgin Community College Peggy Heinrich President Institution website: https://elgin.edu/ Bio Page: https://elgin.edu/about/administration/president.php Peggy Heinrich is President of Elgin Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Michael Avaltroni is President of Fairleigh Dickinson University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Fairleigh Dickinson University Michael Avaltroni President Institution website: https://www.fdu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.fdu.edu/about/university-leadership-offices/university-president/biography/ Michael Avaltroni is President of Fairleigh Dickinson University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Kenneth Lawson is President of Columbia Gorge Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Columbia Gorge Community College Kenneth Lawson President Institution website: https://www.cgcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.cgcc.edu/presidents-office Kenneth Lawson is President of Columbia Gorge Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Valerio Ferme is President of New Mexico State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page New Mexico State University Valerio Ferme President Institution website: https://nmsu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.nmsu.edu/ Valerio Ferme is President of New Mexico State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Luis Pedraja is President of Quinsigamond Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Quinsigamond Community College Luis Pedraja President Institution website: https://www.qcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.qcc.edu/about-qcc/presidents-office Luis Pedraja is President of Quinsigamond Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Jose Gomez is President of Pasadena City College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Pasadena City College Jose Gomez President Institution website: https://pasadena.edu/ Bio Page: https://pasadena.edu/about/president/biography.php Jose Gomez is President of Pasadena City College and part of Excelencia in Action network.