About
The UTSA Fostering Futures Program supports youth who have a history of foster care achieve goals in higher education and beyond. We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of college graduates by building foundations for success through:
- Compassionate engagement in inclusive, individualized resources,
- Healthy connection to community,
- Advocacy for advancement, and
- Leadership
We are a proud partner of the Bexar County Fostering Educational Success project, a county-wide collaboration that aims to provide educational support and improve college graduation rates for current and former foster care youth.
Student Success
Total enrollment of students who have a history of foster care more than doubled.
Over $50,000 in Emergency Funds have been given directly to students.
Students who engage in our program are up to 12% more likely to persist at UTSA.
Our Team
Barbara Smith
Executive Director-Foster Liaison
Email: Barbara.Smith@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-5586
Juan J. Reyna
Outreach and Events Manager
Email: juan.reyna@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6907
Mercedes Lozano
Campus Coach / Program Manager
Email: mercedes.lozano@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6966
Alex Svehla
Campus Coach / Program Manager
Email: alexander.svehla@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6937
Ambassadors
Gabriel De Leon
Student Worker
Jacob Rivera
Student Worker
Job Opportunities
We currently have no open positions. Please visit the UTSA Employment website for more opportunities available at UTSA.
