UT for Me – Powered by Dell Scholars

UT for Me – Powered by Dell Scholars ensures Longhorns who began their college journey at UT Austin as first-time freshmen between Fall 2020 and Fall 2025 have access to the tools and resources needed for a successful college career.

About the Program

UT for Me – Powered by Dell Scholars is a partnership between UT Austin and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation aimed at closing graduation gaps across income levels. The program offers personalized support to Pell-eligible undergraduate students who entered UT Austin as first time freshmen between Fall 2020 and Fall 2025, helping them succeed at the University and graduate prepared to make a difference.

UT for Me – Powered by Dell Scholars provides personalized, comprehensive support to Pell-eligible Longhorns who began at UT Austin as first-time freshmen between Fall 2020 and Fall 2025 — so you can stay on track and graduate ready to change the world.

The program is a partnership between the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and The University of Texas at Austin.

Contact Us

UT for Me – Powered by Dell Scholars
Jester Center A115
201 E 21st St, Austin, TX 78712
512-471-1844
utforme@austin.utexas.edu

Meet the Team

Our specialized staff and peer advisors are here to support you — personally, academically, and professionally.

Program Coordinators

Hazel Alexander
Student Program Coordinator

Asha Barnes
Student Program Coordinator

Mariana Gonzalez Berrocal
Student Program Coordinator

Cecilia Castillo
Student Program Coordinator

Keren Gómez
Student Program Coordinator

Alex Patlan
Senior Student Program Coordinator

Shelby Murphy
Student Program Coordinator

Financial Aid Team

Willow Lucas
Financial Aid Counselor

Layla Williams
Financial Aid Peer Mentor

Peer Ambassadors

Diego Becerra
Peer Ambassador

Lili Bien
Peer Ambassador

Kassandra Cantu
Peer Ambassador

Gabriela Garza
Peer Ambassador

Isabella Izaguirre
Peer Ambassador

Isabella Klement
Peer Ambassador

Sahir Lakhani
Peer Ambassador

Jonathan Lazo
Peer Ambassador

Karin Ly
Peer Ambassador

Annie Nguyen
Peer Ambassador

Julian Petzold
Peer Ambassador

Gracy Singh
Peer Ambassador

Financial Wellness Peer Mentors

Orlando Carrillo
Financial Wellness Peer Mentor

Tee Edwards
Financial Wellness Peer Mentor

Arshleen Lakhani
Financial Wellness Peer Mentor

Arron Rushing
Financial Wellness Peer Mentor

Maia Thomas
Financial Wellness Peer Mentor

Student Success Peer Mentors

Isra Abdirahman
Student Success Peer Mentor

Yaritza Garcia
Student Success Peer Mentor

Huy Huynh
Student Success Peer Mentor

Zachary Le
Student Success Peer Mentor

David Tran
Student Success Peer Mentor

Central Office

Olga Andreeva
IT Manager

Esmer Bedia
Deputy Director

Carrie Bullock
Senior Software Developer

Marie Du Mond
Senior Administrative Associate

KJ Harris
Director

Sierra Mendez
Communications Student Associate

Ally Morales
Software Developer III

Samantha Padgett
Communications Coordinator

Events

Hosted by UT for Me staff and Peer Ambassadors throughout the academic year, students who entered UT Austin between Fall 2020 and Fall 2025 have exclusive access to optional events designed specifically for them.

For questions or to request an accommodation, please email utforme@austin.utexas.edu.