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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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Graduate Advisor
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Nino Stezen II
MANRRS, IL Graduate Advisor
nstezen2@illinois.edu
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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
Juana Garcia: Jr. MANRRS Co-Chair
Major: Animal Sciences
Fun Fact: I’m a Virgo & my favorite reptile is a green tree python!
Mykayla Williams: Jr. MANRRS Co-Chair
Major: Social Work
Fun Fact: I’m a Taurus and my favorite color is green!
Celine Espino: ACES Council & Student Affairs Representative
Major: Plant Biotechnology
Minor: Italian
Fun Fact: My cat, Hammie, really likes watching silent films such as Scarface (1932) for some reason!
Alison Cervantes: Community Service Chair
Major: Community Health
Minors: Health Administration & Political Science
Fun Fact: I have 3 guinea pigs!
Kendall Opsal: Social Chair
Major: Animal Sciences
Fun Fact: My favorite animal is a Stoat!
Vidhi Patel: Leadership & Development Chair
Major: Biochemistry
Minors: Chemistry & Aging
Fun Fact: I’m a second-degree brown belt in judo!