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MICRO-CREDIT PROGRAM
The Board

Student Board of Directors:
Student Board Members are responsible for the operation of the program in every capacity. From lending, fundraising to heading projects around the world, student board members lay the foundation for successful and meaningful change.

UST MCP Members

Joseph Konkel, President
Michael Black, Director of Fundraising
Austin Stanfill, Director of Kiva Project
Hiba Haroon, Director of Hashoo Project
Lauren George, Director of Chile Project
Renee McKeon, Director of Mayan Project
Thomas Barnes –Director of Grant Writing
Whitney Baggett – Director, MicroCredit Club
Lindsay Phend- Director of Public Relations, Secretary 
Nina Nourian, Director of Finance and Accounting


UST MCP Ambassadors:
UST MCP Ambassadors are volunteers who play an integral role in assisting board members with the general operation of the program. Students are appointed as Ambassadors for a one-year period and may serve as many years as they wish.


Advisory Board:
The principal purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide a pool of experienced advisors and experts to work with and guide the Student Board of Directors. The Student Board of Directors appreciates the continued support and dedication to the Program.

Rogelio Garcia-Contreras, PhD

Faculty Coordinator, MicroCredit Program

Assistant Professor, Center for International Studies
rogarcia@stthom.edu

Hans Stockton. PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Study Abroad Program

Linda Pett-Conklin, PhD
Associate Professor
Center for International Studies
Director, Sigma Iota Rho

Nivien Saleh, PhD
Assistant Professor
Center for International Studies

Sr. Damien Marie Savino,  F.S.E.
Environmental Science and Studies (ESS)
Assistant Professor and Chair

Pierre Canac, PhD
Associate Professor
Cameron School of Business

Ravi Srinivas, PhD
Director Master in Liberal Arts, MLA Program

Elizabeth Maynard, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department Psychology

Randall Smith, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Theology

Kiley Rester, Alumni

Nina Nourian, Alumni
UST Office of Admissions

Amanda Duhon, Alumni
Advisor to the Student President
President, 2007-2008

Honorary Board Members:

Muhammad Yunus, Ph.D. 2008
The Hashoo Foundation 2009
Cristal Montanez Baylor, Director of Hashoo Foundation|
Sr. Aurora del Rivero Heredia, Director Fundacion Ayuda para Ayudar
Cristal Montanez Baylor, Director of Hashoo Foundation
Sr. Aurora del Rivero Heredia, Director Fundacion Ayuda para Ayudar


UST MCP Members:

Cheryl Castillo, Alumni
Vice President for Risk and Loan Assessment, 2007-2008


Annie Polo, Alumni
Secretary, 2007-2008

Mohamed Abudayyeh, Alumni
Asst. VP for Public Relations, 2007-2008


Nancy Velasquez, Alumni
Asst. VP for Finance, 2007-2008

Claudia Espinoso, Alumni
VP for Loan Administration, 2007-2008


Bindu Jose, Alumni
VP for Finance, 2007-2009

Thomas Mendez, Alumni
President, 2008-2009

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