Global Impact Faculty

Meet Our Inspiring Faculty Leaders

At Alamo Colleges, we are proud to have a team of dedicated faculty who go above and beyond to inspire and educate our students.

These exceptional educators are champions of intercultural and global concepts, enriching the learning experience and expanding horizons. They understand that embracing diversity and fostering global awareness is essential for success in today's world.

Get to know our passionate faculty members who are making a lasting impact on our students by introducing intercultural and global perspectives into their curriculum through one or more of our International Programs.

Their commitment to preparing our students for a globalized future is both inspiring and invaluable. Click the program below to learn more about our Notable Global Learning Faculty.

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Continuing Global Learning Award

Global Learning Designated Courses

Dr. Michele Maldonado
Associate Professor of Education
Northeast Lakeview College
EDUC 2301; Special Populations

Dr. Brenya Buchalski
Professor of Criminal Justice
Northwest Vista College
CRIJ 1307; Crime in America

Dr. Alba De Leon
Professor of Fine Arts
Palo Alto College
ARTS 1303; Art History (Pre1300)

Irene Young
Professor Psychology
St. Philip's College
PSYC 2319
Social Psychology

Brad Chandler
Professor of Biology
Palo Alto College
BIOL 1309; Biology Non-Majors II

Adam Aguirre
Professor of Anthropology
Northwest Vista College
ANTH 2351; Cultural Anthropology

Jennyfur Bird-Ramirez
Professor of English
Palo Alto College
ENGL 1301; Composition I
ENGL 1302; Composition II

Scott D’Amico
Professor of Politics
Northwest Vista College
GOVT 2305; Federal Government

Karl Frey
Professor of Arts
Northwest Vista College
ARTS 1303; Art History (Pre1300)
ARTS 1304; Art History (Post1300)

Sandra Galindo
Professor of Humanities
San Antonio College
HUMA 1301; Intro to Humanities

Luis Rangel-Ortiz
Professor of Humanities
San Antonio College
HUMA 2323; World Cultures

Marie Hall
Professor of Politics
San Antonio College
GOVT 2305; Federal Government

Jessica Heppard
Professor of Biology
Northwest Vista College
BIOL 1406; Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 1407; Biology for Science Majors II

Jude Manzo
Professor of Spanish
St. Philip’s College
SPAN 1411; Elem. Spanish I
SPAN 1412; Elem. Spanish II
SPAN 1300; Begin Conversational Spanish
SPAN 2311; Intermediate Spanish I

Kathryn Miller
Professor of Psychology
San Antonio College
PSYC 2331; Abnormal Psychology

Joelle Nanivazo
Professor of Economics
St. Philip’s College
ECON 2301; Principles of Macro
ECON 2302; Principles of Micro

Solomon Nfor
Professor of Biology
St. Philip’s College
BIOL 1322; Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Kelli Rolland-Adkins
Professor of Sociology
St. Philip’s College
SOCI 1301; Intro To Sociology

Laura Perry
Professor of Biology
Northeast Lakeview College
BIOL 1406; Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 1407; Biology for Science Majors II

Jenifer-Ashley Robinson
Professor of English
San Antonio College
ENGL 1302; Composition II

Arnoldo Vela
Professor of Politics
Northwest Vista College
GOVT 2305; Federal Government

Collaborative Online International Learning

Dr. Alba De Leon
Professor of Fine Arts
Palo Alto College
COIL Country Partners: India

Dr. Brenya Buchalski
Professor of Criminal Justice
Northwest Vista College

Andrea Fuentes
Professor of Communications
Palo Alto College

Dr. Tom Manzo
Professor of Foreign Languages
St. Philip’s College
COIL Country Partners: Mexico, Honduras

Dr. Yael Edrey
Professor of Biology
Northwest Vista College
COIL Country Partner: Mexico

Dr. Jose Luis Moreno
Professor of Mortuary Science
San Antonio College
COIL Country Partner: Mexico

Dr. Scott Walker
Professor of Geography
Northwest Vista College
COIL Country Partner: Ukraine, Costa Rica

Melinda Zepeda
Professor of English
Northwest Vista College
COIL Country Partner: Philippines

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Dr. Aurelia Rocha
Professor of Music
San Antonio College
COIL Country Partner: Mexico

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Scott D’Amico
Professor of Government
Northeast Lakeview College
COIL Country Partner: Mexico

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Ellen Walroth
Professor of English
Northeast Lakeview College
Partner Institution: Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico

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Dr. Rosalinda Ortiz
Professor of Communications
Palo Alto College
In Progress
Partner Institution: San Pedro College, Philippines

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Christina Flores
Professor of English
Palo Alto College
In Progress
Partner Institution: PUC Campinas, Brazil

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Brandy Martinez
Professor of Political Science
San Antonio College
In Progress
Partner Institution: San Pedro College, Philippines

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Magdalena Yznaga
Professor of Humanities
Palo Alto College
In Progress
Partner Institution: Veritas Universidad, Costa Rica

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Patricia Nevarez
Professor of Intensive Cardiovascular
St. Philip’s College
In Progress
Partner Institution: UNIBE, Costa Rica

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Alexis C. Nicholson
Professor of Psychology
St. Philip’s College
In Progress
Partner Institution: Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Veronica Luna
Professor of Student Development
Northwest Vista College
In Progress
Partner Institution: Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador

Dr. Marie-Michelle Saint Hubert
Professor of Engineering
St. Philip’s College
Partner Institution: University of Haiti, Haiti

Maria Aurora Yanez
Professor of Sociology
Palo Alto College
In Progress
Partner Institution: UNIBE, Costa Rica

Diana Bradford
Professor of Education
Northwest Vista College
In Progress
Partner Institution: Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador

Dr. Rossano Gerald
Professor of Business Logistics
Palo Alto College
In Progress
Partner Institution: Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana de Aguascalientes, Mexico

Study Abroad Programming

Brad Chandler
Professor of Biology
Palo Alto College

Scott L. Walker, ScEdD
Professor Geography and Environmental Sustainability
Northwest Vista College