The Center for Student Success would like to continue to recognize another UA Cossatot Hispanic employees that is making an impact on campus throughout the month of October!
Erika Buenrrostro
Erika Buenrrostro was born in Mexico City, Mexico and has resided in De Queen Arkansas since 1989. Working for UA Cossatot in De Queen Arkansas as a college recruiter and Coordinator of the Center for Student Success for the past 6 years. She received her Associates of Arts degree in 2006 at UA Cossatot, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development in 2008 and Masters of Education from U of A Fayetteville in 2016. She has also completed 18 Graduate level credits towards a second Masters in Romance Language from the University of New Orleans allowing her to also serve as adjunct while teaching Spanish for UA Cossatot.
Erika is in charge of the Food Pantry on campus which helps provide food assistance for students with food insecurity and also serves as a ROTARACT sponsor. Erika is an exceptional, highly motivated, dedicated person who carries the attitude and compassion for the community she serves. Because Erika has developed a strong sense of devotion for Higher Ed, community organization and change she is one of many that help lead several student initiatives for the Sevier County area while also representing the college on state wide panels and conferences.
In addition to her service and education Erika is a board member for CADC, ROTARY, Single Parent Scholarship of Sevier Co. and sits on other various local and state wide committees. Erika is a prime example of “If you can believe it, you can achieve it”.
In her spare time she loves to spend time with the most important people in her life… her 3 kids, her parents, friends and enjoys salsa dancing with her husband. Erika states that being a female Latina means “stepping out of your comfort zone and all the boundaries that are set for you. It means coming for the world and creating change that will impact future generations. It also means love for family, friends, music and of course, FOOD!”.
We are proud to have Erika Buenrrostro as part of our campus community! If you or someone has questions in regards to the Center for Student Success, you can call and ask for Erika Buenrrostro at: 870-584-1133.