Academic Advisors
Advising Philosophy
Advising is working closely with students, getting to know them individually, listening to their personal needs, and being part of their academic journey. I am here to work as a team member with students to navigate UNM’s system, find the best major for them, and reach their full potential.
A&S Advising liaison for the Office of Career Services
Majors/Minors Advised
- English Studies
- English-Philosophy (major only)
- Philosophy
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Biology
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Biochemistry (major only)
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Economics
- Political Science
Advising Philosophy
Advisors are teachers – they teach students how to navigate successfully through the university system. Advisors are navigators – they give guidance that enhances students’ educational journey and personal development. Advisors are translators – they articulate for the student the language of higher education.
Majors/Minors Advised
- Family Studies
Advising Philosophy
Knowledge is power. Education has made an immensely positive impact on my life. I’d love to meet with you to talk about how it can and will change your life for the better. I am passionate about helping Biology students to explore career options and reach their personal goals. My advising interests include guiding LGBTQIA-identifying students and advocating for International Students and Women in STEM.
A&S Advising liaison for Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS)
Majors/Minors Advised
- Biology
Advising Philosophy
I have a student centered advising philosophy. I want to be your ally at UNM! I use a number of different advising strategies when working with students including intrusive advising, developmental advising, and prescriptive advising. I enjoy working with students one-on-one and in group advising sessions here at UNM. I believe advising is a chance to ask questions, think critically about school and life goals, connect students to resources, and share opportunities. I’m a lifelong learner, and I’m always learning from my students.
A&S Advising liaison for American Indian Student Services
Majors/Minors Advised
- Criminology
- Sociology
Advising Philosophy
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I firmly believe you can do whatever you set your mind to but it's not just going to fall into your lap, you have to be an active participant.
A&S Advising liaison for the Women's Resource Center
Majors/Minors Advised
- Communication
- Journalism and Mass Communication
Manny Lopez
Senior Academic Advisor
Email/s
Location: Anthropology, Rm. 243F, El Centro de la Raza (Tuesday walk-ins)
Advising Philosophy
I believe the purpose of advising is to effectively guide students through the degree of their choice by establishing trusting, professional, academic, and advising/mentoring relationships. An advisor should also help students by promoting the development of analytical and synthetical skills to leverage and utilize resources, and prepare students for future graduate programs or career by implementing academic, professional, and personal goal-accomplishing strategies.
A&S Advising liaison for El Centro de la Raza
Majors/Minors Advised
- Anthropology
- History
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Criminology
- Sociology
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Biology
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Classical Studies
- Comp Lit and Cultural Studies
- East Asian Studies (major only)
- French
- German
- Languages
- Linguistics
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Signed Language Interpreting (major only)
- Spanish
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Native American Studies
Advising Philosophy
I believe advising is about collaboration. Through grown trust, effective guidance and knowledgeable communication, each student who walks through my door will know I am on their team. The partnership between student and advisor is pivotal to making the UNM experience worthwhile for students. I strive to enhance that experience through each session as an advisor. Working toward graduation can be difficult at times, which is why I don’t take the responsibility of supporting students lightly.
Pre-Law and Law School Admissions Advisor
Majors/Minors Advised
- Communication
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Political Science
Farah Nousheen
Senior Academic Advisor
Email/s
Location: Humanities 415A and Latin American Iberian Institute
Advising Philosophy
I practice a holistic, student-centered, learning-centered, interdisciplinary, social justice approach to advising. I am genuinely interested in the success of all my students, including prospective students and alumni. I see "success" defined differently for each student and that definition can change as life is experienced and knowledge is gained.
A&S Advising liaison for African American Student Services
Majors/Minors Advised
- Africana Studies
- American Studies
- Asian Studies (minor)
- Chicana/o Studies
- International Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Peace and Justice Studies (certificate)
- Peace Studies (minor)
- Race and Social Justice (certificate)
- Religious Studies
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Biochemistry (major only)
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Statistics
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs)
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Psychology
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Majors/Minors Advised
- Astrophysics
- Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Physics
- Physics and Astrophysics (major only)
- Sustainability Studies (minor)
