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 holistic engagement, and 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
Vacant
Student Success Coach II
Mercedes Lozano
Student Success Coach I
Email: mercedes.lozano@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6966
Kelissa Holloway
Student Success Coach I
Email: Kelissa.Holloway@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6937
Ambassadors
Angelica Cordero
Graduate Student Clerk
Job Opportunities
We currently have no open positions. Please visit the UTSA Employment website for more opportunities available at UTSA.
