Behind the Scenes: Paola in Action

In this episode, Paola Casas, the program coordinator for the Department of Engineering, Education, and Leadership, shares her journey from studying music in Juarez, Mexico, with dreams of becoming an opera singer, to pursuing a career in public health. Paola discusses her passion for helping the community and her experience as a research assistant working with vulnerable populations in El Paso. She also talks about how her love for UTEP led her to her current role as a program coordinator, bridging her background in public health with the world of engineering education.