Maria Fernanda is the newest member of the Mike Loya Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and currently she’s pursuing a Master of Science in Information Technology from The College of Engineering.

Fernanda, is founder of an entertainment company in Mexico and a student organization in UTEP Campus.
She provides consulting services for local community initiatives. Previous to join the UTEP family workforce, she worked for the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, Texas where she developed and executed proposals in the areas of education, finance and health.

As an alumnus, graduate student and participant in several entrepreneurship competitions she fully understands and supports research in innovation, commerce and entrepreneurship education.

Her education from the College of Business and College of Engineering along with her professional career makes her an adequate appointee to direct the Mike Loya Center operations.