Meet Your Academic Advisor

Your academic advisor is your best friend at Texas Tech. They will help you navigate your schedule and address academic issues as you complete your bachelor’s degree.

At Texas Tech-Costa Rica, your academic advisor will know you personally. Contact them regularly!
María Fernanda Cardona
First-Year Success Advisor
Maria Fernanda helps first-year students in all majors get off to a good start at Texas Tech.
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
– Mark Twain, American author
Luciana Mendiola
Engineering Academic Advisor
Luciana works with majors in the Whitacre College of Engineering: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering. She also advises Mathematics majors.
"Diversity is not just a social nicety; it's a competitive advantage."
– Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM
Gloriana Salazar
Management Academic Advisor
Gloriana advises students who are majoring in Business Management; Restaurant, Hospitality, and Institutional Management (RHIM); and Retail Management.
“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.”
– The Buddha
Adriana Loría
Registrar – Costa Rica
Adriana manages enrollment services and oversees class scheduling. She also keeps academic advisors up-to-date regarding policies and practices from the main campus.
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
–Christian D. Larson, American author and religious leader