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Diana Rodriguez
MANRRS, IL Chapter Advisor
Assistant Director of Inclusive Recruitment and Retention
drodrgz1@illinois.edu
We wouldn't be able to support our minority constituents without the dedicated support of our advisors, executive board, and committee chairs. Their commitment to and collaboration with local and regional communities enhances recognition of agricultural and related sciences and supports academic and professional opportunities.
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Executive Board
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Committee Chairs
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Executive Board
Meah Pierre: President
Major: Food Science
Fun Fact: I own 25 pairs of converse!
Angie Santoyo: Vice-President
Major: Animal Sciences
Minor: Business
Fun Fact: I’ve been to Brazil!
Edlyn Martinez: Secretary
Major: Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Minor: Spatial & Quantitative Methods
Fun Fact: I have pen pals in different countries!
Kathya Grau: Treasurer
Major: Ag. & Consumer Economics
Minors: Journalism & Political Science
Fun Fact: I’ve visited 13 countries so far!
J Beto: Historian
Major: Ag Leadership, Education & Communication
Fun Fact: I have two dogs names Nina & Niko!
Committee Chairs
Melanie Lopez
Position: Jr. MANRRS Committee
Major: Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES)
Year: Junior
Fun Fact: I have been to Ecuador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic
Miriam Rojas
Position: Leadership and Development Chair
Major: Animal Science
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: I have a three-year-old border collie mix pup!
Jordin Burchett
Position: Finance Committee Co-chair
Major: Plant Biotechnology
Year: Sophomore
Fun Fact: I like to build Lego sets
Olivia Perry
Position: Social Committee Co-Chair
Major: Integrative Biology
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: I am a Gemini Twin, born on the 2nd (twos everywhere)
Ashley Equihua
Position: Community Committee Co-Chair
Major: Nutrition and Health
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: Soccer has always been my sport but now I am attempting to play tennis! Join me in either.
Jose Patino
Position: Community Service Committee Co-Chair
Major: Human Development and Family Studies w/ a Minor in Social Work this year
Year: Sophomore
Fun Fact: This is my second year to stay over the summer on campus, I am enjoying the peace of mind.
Guadalupe Montero
Position: ACES Student Council Representative
Major: Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Year: Undergrad – Senior
Fun Fact: I enjoy exploring the great outdoors, and I find opportunity in doing this by hiking up a mountain or running through scenic trails!
Angie Santoyo
Position: Social Committee Co-Chair
Major: Animal Science
Year: Sophomore
Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling!
Mia Bonds
Position: Finance Committee Co-Chair
Major: Agriculture & Consumer Economics
Year: Sophomore
Fun Fact: Studied abroad in Ecuador!