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Administration
Rebecca Benavidez
Assistant Director - Financial Aid

Rebecca Benavidez

Assistant Director - Financial Aid

Department

Financial Aid

Biography

Hello, my name is Rebecca Benavidez and I am the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. I am excited to be here and involved in higher education. I am a native of Silver City and I attended and graduated from WNMU. The experience I gained from attending WNMU has been invaluable and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to receive an education from WNMU. I come from a family of educators who always emphasize the importance of education and it is an honor to be able to help students pursue their own educational goals.

Contact Information

Email: Rebecca.Benavidez@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 538-6170
Location: Juan Chacon
Debra Reyes
Director of Financial Aid

Debra Reyes

Director of Financial Aid

Department

Financial Aid

Biography

Hello everyone! My name is Debra Reyes I am a WNMU alumna. I graduated from the university with a bachelor in mathematics and a minor in business. I have been working with the university for about 30 years. Ranging from a work study to now your director of Financial aid! Growing up in the WNMU community has been an astonishing journey and privilege to change the lives of young adults! Outside of my career I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the outdoors.

Contact Information

Email: Debra.Reyes@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 538-6172
Location: Juan Chacon
Staff
Brandi Barraza
Financial Aid Counselor: Students with last names M-R

Brandi Barraza

Financial Aid Counselor: Students with last names M-R

Department

Financial Aid

Biography

I am a Financial Aid Counselor here are WNMU. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling from WNMU.  I am a Grant County native.  The beauty of the Gila Wilderness that surrounds this area is where I find enjoyment. I hope to be able to help students better understand the Financial Aid Process, so that their college career is a success.

Contact Information

Email: Brandi.Barraza@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 538-6748
Location: Juan Chacon
Antonio Jacquez
Financia Aid Counselor: Students with last names F-L

Antonio Jacquez

Financia Aid Counselor: Students with last names F-L

Department

Financial Aid

Biography

Hello, my name is Antonio Jacquez, born and raised here in Silver City, N.M. I graduated with a B.A. in Kinesiology and a Minor in Rehabilitation Services here at your very own Western New Mexico University! Growing up with a large acre of a forest not far from your home. I found hunting and fishing to be hobbies, also enjoy staying fit and playing games. Currently studying to become a Doctor of Naprapathic Medicine. I have been in the Office of Financial Aid since I was a work-study starting in 2016. As a Financial Aid Counselor, I specialize in awarding scholarships. I have a firm grasp of financial assistance information and am here to help with the process of financial assistance.

Contact Information

Email: Antonio.Jacquez@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 538-6174
Location: Juan Chacon 244
Felicia Ortiz
Department Assistant

Felicia Ortiz

Department Assistant

Department

Financial Aid

Contact Information

Email: Felicia.Ortiz@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 538-6171
Location: Juan Chacon 244
Marisela Rodriguez
Financial Aid Counselor: Students with last names S-Z

Marisela Rodriguez

Financial Aid Counselor: Students with last names S-Z

Department

Financial Aid

Biography

Hello! My name is Marisela Rodriguez. I was born and raised in Silver City, NM. Finding my place here at the financial aid office at WNMU has been an extraordinary experience. Being able to help a student and make a positive impact on their lives is incomparable. I have experienced many different things and different places but one thing I know is that I am blessed to call WNMU home.

Contact Information

Email: Marisela.Rodriguez@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 538-6129
Location: Juan Chacon