Staff

We welcome anyone and everyone to our programs who want to engage in community, share in knowledge, and learn with us. Our team is committed to the ever-growing mission of Latin American Programs. Most of us speak Spanish and are happy to assist you with anything you need. We will be happy to support you find resources, identify individuals who can help you, provide mentoring and guidance.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

 

TBA
Vibianno (Vib) Gonzalez
(They/He/Elle/El)
vib@nmsu.edu

Vibianno "Vib" Gonzalez is a nonbinary Chicanx educator, coach, and community organizer raised in Southern New Mexico. Rooted in the resilience and wisdom of the borderlands, Vib believes education is a powerful tool for liberation, connection, and community growth.

With experience in education, health advocacy, and community engagement, Vib has supported families as a Case Manager at Amador Health Center and previously spent six years in New York City advancing health equity and gender-affirming care. As Coordinator of Gender-Affirming Perioperative Care at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, they led educational initiatives, collaborated with clinical teams, and developed affirming resources for transgender and gender-expansive communities.

Vib's educational approach is grounded in trauma-informed, bilingual, and culturally affirming practices. They are passionate about creating joyful, inclusive learning environments where young people can build confidence, strengthen community connections, and thrive. Vib is committed to nurturing the next generation through programs that honor culture, wellness, and belonging.

Fun Facts: Vib finds joy in cycling, sharing life with their dogs, Molcajete and Immaculado, and their cat, Toochie, and never passes up an opportunity to enjoy their favorite food, peanut butter.


 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, INTERMEDIATE


Image of Joseph Duran Administrative Assistant, Intermediate. The image portrays a man from the chest up, standing outdoors. He is wearing a bright blue, button-up shirt with the collar open and glasses with dark, thick frames. He has short, neatly combed black hair and a short, well-groomed beard and mustache. His expression is calm, with a slight smile. The background is blurred with hues of green and white, suggesting greenery or an outdoor setting.

Joseph Duran 

Administrative Assistant, Intermediate

Joseph Duran is the Administrative Assistant for Latin American Programs and Black Programs. Prior to this role, Joseph was the administrative assistant for The Foundation and for the Dept. of Psychology. Joseph is born and raised in Las Cruces, NM and graduated from New Mexico State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in management and finance.

Fun Fact: Joseph enjoys spending time with his daughter, being outdoors (hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping), and traveling. Joseph and his daughter have a bucket list, where they want to go to every MLB stadium and watch a game!


 

 




Darien Salayandia Gardea

DARIEN SALAYANDIA GARDEA

GRADUATE ASSISTANT


Darien is a dynamic professional from Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, currently pursuing his MBA at New Mexico State University. He began his studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua and later completed his undergraduate degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at NMSU through a prestigious exchange program.

His career reflects creativity, dedication, and a passion for sports. Before graduate school, he worked with AggieVision, an ESPN broadcast extension, as a cameraman for NCAA sports such as baseball, football, basketball, and soccer. This experience built on his earlier work with La Poderosa, a media outlet in Parral that covered games for his hometown baseball team, Mineros de Parral.

Darien has also contributed to STEM education as a tutor for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM camp at NMSU, helping middle school students explore programming and coding in an engaging way. Currently, as a Graduate Assistant, he supports visual content creation, website management, and professional media design. He continues designing photography and video content for the Mineros, combining technical expertise with creativity.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Darien brings a multicultural perspective to every project. Known for his punctuality, charisma, and strong teamwork, he approaches tasks with discipline and efficiency, often completing assignments quickly and effectively.


Fun Fact: As a lifelong baseball enthusiast, Darien follows both the Mineros and the Boston Red Sox. One of his dreams is to visit all 30 MLB stadiums, he has already visited four. Passionate about travel, he also hopes to explore the world with his parents, younger brother, and girlfriend.

 


LATIN AMERICAN PROGRAMS STUDENT STAFF



NATALIA SIERRA

NATALIA SIERRA

She/Her/Ella

Major: Political Science
Minor: Theatre Arts

GLINDIA CARTER

GLINDIA CARTER

She/Her

Major: Social Work

Trey Rosales

TREY ROSALES

He/Him

Major: Social Work
Degree: Communication Studies

TBA

TBA

Pronouns

Major: Major Name
Minor: Minor Name