Michele Lucero Villagran, '01 BSBA - International  Business, began work this fall at San Jose (California) State University School of Information as a tenure-track assistant professor. Her position focuses on cultural diversity.

Cariela Santana, '13 BS Business Administration - International Business and BS Business Administration -Marketing, is part of the corporate sponsorship team at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts as well as a freelance brand marketing consultant. She serves on two non-profit boards, including Nevada DECA and the American Advertising Federation where she holds positions as board chair and Ad 2 Las Vegas president, respectively. She describes herself as a strategy-driven, detail-oriented professional with a burning passion for human interaction, igniting creative ideas, and promoting growth among individuals. Dominican-born and Las Vegas-grown, she emigrated to the United States at a very young age and is a proud Nevadan. She is an avid traveler and live entertainment enthusiast who loves all things art-inspired and creative.