Beto Lopez
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement
(915) 747-8244
alopez@utep.edu

Alberto “Beto” Lopez, assistant vice president for The Office of University Relations, joined the university in 1983 as the first director of the Office of New Student Relations. During his career at UTEP, Lopez has directed undergraduate student outreach, recruitment, student orientation, and scholarship programs.

In his present role, he oversees the development of community outreach programs and major university events such as convocation and commencement. The office welcomes visitors by providing VIP tours and hosts numerous conferences each year.

A native El Pasoan, Lopez holds a bachelor’s degree in history with honors and a master’s degree in education, both from Austin College.

Lopez currently serves on the board of the El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union and the El Paso Visitors and Convention Bureau Marketing Committee.

Frank Montes de Oca III
Assistant Director
(915) 747-8274
fmontesdeoca@utep.edu

Frank has overseen Conference Services for the office since 2002. During his time with the office, he has seen the number and scope of academic conferences grow threefold here at the University. Frank thoroughly enjoys working in Higher Education, deriving his energy from the Faculty, Staff, and Students alike.

Liliana Barrios
Manager
(915) 747-8244
lbarrios@utep.edu

Liliana Barrios, joined the university in 2007 with responsibilities that include managing the logistics of university related events and daily operations within the office. She also serves as a voting member of Staff Council since 2009. Prior to joining UTEP, Liliana worked in governmental/administrative and academic positions at the City of Sunland Park, NM and El Paso Community College respectively. Her interest to serve the local community was the driver to join The University of Texas at El Paso. Liliana, born in El Paso, TX and raised in Cd. Juarez, Chih., MEX, treasures her bicultural heritage. She is a member of the YWCA – Information Technology Committee, UTEP - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), and Toastmaster’s International.

Lourdes Chee
Coordinator, Internal Operations
(915) 747-8565
lchee@utep.edu

Student Assistants