Program Staff

My name is Dr. Jessica Quintero, Director for the McNair Scholars Program at Our Lady of the Lake University. I also serve as the First-Generation Student Organization sponsor on campus and teach the first-year student experience course.

I am a first-generation, non-traditional college student. I received my doctoral degree from Texas State University with a major in Adult Professional, and Community Education. I am a Chicana, adult educator and researcher interested in the experiences of online learners in higher education and the experiences of first-generation college students, specifically, the Chicana/Latina experience. My goals are to conduct research that will inform best practices for building equitable systems through education.

When away from the office, I enjoy reading, working on puzzles, and spending time with my family and friends.  

My name is Jacqueline Alfaro Sifuentes, Administrative Coordinator for the McNair Scholars Program at Our Lady of the Lake University. I am a non-traditional, first-generation college student and received my BA from OLLU. During my time as a student at OLLU, I served as the First-Generation Tri-Alpha Honor Society President, as the First-Generation Organization Marketing Chair, and as the emcee for the 2023 César E. Chávez March for Justice Press Conference. I am passionate about empowering my community by developing strategic, result-driven campaigns that meet the emerging needs of our diverse community. When I'm away from the office, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, crafting, and browsing local farmers markets.