Meet the Staff
Edelmira I. Segovia Director of Centro Hispano; Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Edelmira Segovia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from UNCW and a Masters Degree in Romance Languages/Spanish from Appalachian State University. She taught in North Carolina’s Public Schools for 11 years, holding a North Carolina teacher’s license in Spanish K-12 and ESL K-12. Nine of the 11 years were dedicated to working with students of diverse backgrounds under her duties as Coordinator for the North Carolina Limited English Proficient and Migrant Educational Programs in Pender County Schools. She is also currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership doctoral program in the Watson School of Education. Her area of research is recruitment, retention and best practices for Hispanic/Latino student success in post-secondary education. As a public school administrator & teacher, she collaborated with Centro Hispano since its origin and has been an active contributor of teacher recruiting and student enrichment activities sponsored by the Watson School of Education. She is also co-chair of the Latino Alliance of Wilmington which is supported by UNCW’s Centro Hispano. Currently, as UNCW’s Director for Centro Hispano, she is responsible for increasing the number of Hispanic students applying, attending, and completing degrees at UNCW, as well as promoting opportunities that broaden the understanding and appreciation of the diverse Hispanic cultures. A native of Peru, Edelmira Segovia has lived in North Carolina for the past 22 years. She’s a resident of Pender County, where she lives with her husband Paul and two daughters, Isabel & Estrella.
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Ana L. Eusse Program Coordinator of Centro Hispano: Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Ana comes to us with experience working with diverse populations in research, retail and community organizations, as well as with a deep knowledge of our local/regional Hispanic community. A graduate of East Carolina University, Ana holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a concentration in Law and Society. Ana is fully bilingual (Spanish & English) and she is eager to continue using her bilingual skills, especially with our local community and with future UNCW parents. She has completed internships with Walt Disney World INC, Democracy North Carolina, and the Community Research Lab with the Sociology Department at East Carolina University. |
| Chris Montero
UNCW Centro Hispano Community Liaison Chris Montero, born in Venezuela, moved to Miami at age 16 to join his Cuban-American family. A graduate of Miami Southridge Senior High School, he travelled to Argentina, where he completed a six month crash course in radio and journalism, prior to his move to NC. An avid traveler, he began to shoot video in the islands of the Caribbean, also participating in numerous conferences dedicated to the sustainable tourism in St. Kitts, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire. |
| Ericka Chiriboga
Work Study Student Erika Chiriboga joined the Centro Hispano family as a UNCW Work Study Student since 2010. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Ms. Chiriboga has always remained close to her Ecuadorian roots by being in High School clubs such as "Spanish Honor Society" and "International Club". After graduating high school in Charlotte, NC, Ericka began her first semester at East Carolina University, but soon transferred to UNCW where she began to pursue her major in Psychology. Invested in her studies, Ericka joined the Tau Sigma National Honor Society for having outstanding grades. Her other extracurricular activities include the sorority Phi Mu where she is Secretary of her pledge class. To continue strengthening her leadership skills, Ericka is currently pursuing the Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Certificate through the CLES office. |
David Gasca Work Study Student Born in Miami, Florida to Mexican Parents, David was a migrant child for most of his childhood until his parents decided to permanently settle in North Carolina. He graduated ranked third from his graduating class at Pender High School in Burgaw, NC. David was part of the Beta Club, and AIM Club. He was named Captain of the Boys Varsity Soccer team all four high-school years. He also played baseball, indoor/outdoor track, and tennis. David enjoys helping the community. Every year when he makes his annual Christmas trip to Mexico, he gathers used clothes and donates them to people in need. David is currently pursuing a degree in the medicine field. Possible options are a degree in Athletic Training, CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), and Physical Therapy with a minor in Psychology. |
Lucy Rojo Work Study Student |
Violetta Perez-Villa Work Study Student Violeta was born in Michoacan, Mexico until 2002 when she moved to NC at the age of 9. Throughout middle school and high school she participated in several extra curriculum including Beta Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Dance Club, Cultural Awareness Club. She also played in her school girls’ varsity soccer team where they won the states championship. Violeta was also highly involved in her local church where she taught Sunday school for three years. Being the first one in her family to attend a four year college, education is her priority. As a freshman, Violeta is seeking a degree in Criminal Justice with the hopes of working for the government in the future. |
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