Course Listing - by Instructor

David Alonzo is a lifelong El Paso native and UTEP graduate. He has over 16 years of experience in the Human Resource field, serving in administrative roles in the small business environment, nonprofit organizations, immigration detention facility, and U.S.-based twin plan human resources area. He is a member of SHRM National and El Paso SHRM. He has taught SHRM certification courses at UTEP and for ADP employees for several years.

Rudy Ayala is an associate faculty member with the University of Phoenix Information Systems and Technology Department. Mr. Ayala worked for 33 years as a general engineer and information technology specialist with the Department of Defense (DoD) Test and Evaluation Department. During his tenure with the DoD, Mr. Ayala supported the Army at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and Aberdeen Command Group in Maryland, with the Navy at Point Mugu Naval Base in California, and at the Pentagon with the Ballistic Missile Defense Agency and the Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence Department. While with the DoD, he received several awards including the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 2005, and he was inducted into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2002. He has also served as a program manager with Enterprise Information Services, Inc. in Vienna, Virginia. He continues to consult within the DoD community and other organizations through his own consulting business, Systems IT Solutions, LLC. Mr. Ayala holds a Masters of Science in Engineering from California State University at Northridge, a Bachelor of Science in both Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from The University of Texas at El Paso, and is Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt certified from Purdue University.

Mirian Cabrera is an International Human Resource Manager with over 15 years of experience in the field of Human Resources in the United Stated and Mexico. Mirian holds both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Mirian is a graduate of UTEP, where she received her B.S. in Business Management with concentration in Human Resources. She has over 15 years of HR experience in the private sector, specializing in manufacturing operations in both union and non-union environments in the U.S. and Mexico. Mirian currently also serves as an instructor for the SHRM-CP & SCP preparation course at UTEP.

Juan Jose Espino has been doing martial arts for 17 years and has extensive experience and belts/ranks in several martial arts, including Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestling, Hap Ki Do, Vale Tudo, and Boxing. Espino has competed in grappling tournaments and cage fights and won a regional championship title as well as winner of the Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament twice. He has a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and has been teaching it for 10 years now.

Brendda Gonzalez recently received her bachelor's degree in Studio Art with minor in Graphic Design at The University of Texas at El Paso. She has been involved with P3 Kidz on Campus since 2015 and teaches kids drawing, painting, sculpting, and graphic design.

Josue David Lopez worked for the Recreational Sports Department at UTEP and retired after 25 years. Lopez received a Bachelor in Kinesiology from The University of Texas at El Paso and graduated with a B.S. in May 2005. He has several memberships and certifications including: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA), Red Cross CPR First Aid and American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer (1999). Lopez is also a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Manny Lozano has been playing guitar for 15 years. He studied guitar with Stefan Schyga of "La Vienta"(guitar instructor at Franklin High School and The El Paso Conservatory of Music) and is a current student of Danielle Anaya (guitar teacher at Desert Moon Academy). Lozano toured with the national act, "Triumph Over Shipwreck", for five years all over the United States; the group released three albums together. He is currently working on his solo album for his current project, "I-Artifact". Lozano started giving private guitar lessons while on tour and has continued to offer private lessons at Desert Moon Academy. He also teaches groups of beginners and advanced players at various El Paso recreational centers; lessons are taught both face-to-face and via Skype.

Graciela Medina is a 2009 graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso, her major is in Kinesiology and minor in Education. Graciela Medina currently works for the Ysleta Independent School District and coaches at St. Clement's Parish School. She has experience in coaching children from all age groups and levels, ranging from 3 years to 18 years old. She has coached and assisted in Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field, plus individual coaching and personal training. She first started as a summer helper in 2016 for the P3 Professional and Public Programs and will be returning as an instructor.

Snapology of El Paso offers fun programs for a wide variety of ages and interests helping children achieve academic enrichment and social development objectives through play. At Snapology there is something for everyone with everything from LEGO-themed programs, robotics, engineering, animation, and more.

Snapology of El Paso

Josette Pelatan is an enthusiastic and passionate instructor with 20 years of teaching experience. She has taught K-12 in public and private schools as well as at college- and university-level. Pelatan has several degrees including a master's degree from The University of Texas at El Paso in Education which plays a key part in her work as an ESL instructor at El Paso Community College. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning & Culture with a focus in Politics & Social Justice at UTEP and strives to constantly connect her academic expertise to her career.

Fred Perea has over ten years of experience in Human Resources Leadership. His focus is leading organizations and their HR teams and he specializes in employee relations, organizational development, and leadership consultation. Perea understands the unique dynamics of teams and provides leadership-level guidance to nonprofit, public, and private sector organizations. He is PHR and SHRM-CP certified and received a graduate degree from The University of Texas at El Paso, and his undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University. Perea is currently the Human Resources Director for TFCU and oversees the organization's HR and training and development initiatives; he has also provided HR consultation services to various departments at The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and UTEP. For the past six years, Perea has taught P3's Essentials of Human Resources Management course which has been certified by the National Society for Human Resources Management.

Grysell Ramos received her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from The University of Texas at El Paso. She has been a lecturer at UTEP, as well as a laboratory and research coordinator, and has taught organismal/human biology, and vertebrate physiology methods. She has developed courses for P3 that focus on active student learning using hands-on activities; her classes are interesting and understandable.

Amy Ross is an information technology consultant and has served as an information technology project manager for over ten years. She holds a master's degree in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a Chemistry/Spanish double minor degree from Brigham Young University. Amy is certified in Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Warehousing and Logistics for BaaN.

Linda Torres-Kleinhans is a graduate of El Paso High School and The University of Texas at Austin, where she received her B.S. in Secondary Education and her teaching certification. In 2002, she earned her M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix at Santa Teresa, and completed her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. She has 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, specializing in operations and profit and loss management in both union and non-union environments. In the private sector, Kleinhans has worked for national organizations, including Beatrice Foods, Swift Independent Foods, ACME Boot (a division of Fruit of the Loom), International Multifoods, Greyhound Lines, Inc. and West Corporation. Her experience in the public sector includes teaching at Doña Ana Branch Community College, where she specializes in management and supervisory training. She is the onsite training specialist at Thomason Hospital and is a management and human resources instructor at the University of Phoenix. She has held various positions on the board of directors for the El Paso Society for Human Resource Management (EPSHRM), including its 2006 president. As the current certification director for EPSHRM, she serves as a liaison between the chapter and The University of Texas at El Paso.

Patricia Wickham provides international business counseling and education in the design and blueprint of strategic changes aimed at improving efficiencies to meet world-class business best practices. She has over 25 years corporate experience in the global arena of operations and worked in the forefront of advanced techniques for achieving just-in-time (JIT)/TQM operations, strategic planning & implementation, and global supply chain management. Wickham has a B.S. in Finance from La Salle University and a 2-year pre-law degree from UCLA, and has been an instructor at UTEP for over 15 years; her accomplishments are many; she has several publications to her name and accepts speaking and training engagements all over the world. Wickham is on UTEP's Department of Accounting & Information Systems Advisory Council and serves the local El Paso community in various positions.