Intern Highlights: Ushan and Hannah Written by Skylar Perez Meet Ushan Perera! He is a current senior at Texas A&M University, majoring in Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism Science. In addition to his professional and scholastic endeavors, he is a dedicated track athlete, proudly holding both the South Asian and Read more…
Thank you and Farewell to Ana-Luisa Ortiz A Year in Review As Ana-Luisa Ortiz prepares to step down from her role as the director of BIIN in August, reflecting on her tenure unveils a transformative journey marked by dedication, compassion and programmatic advancements. Ortiz’s leadership has not only strengthened BIIN’s Read more…
Faces of BIIN: Rob Johnson, ESL Volunteer Rob Johnson and his wife, Mary Rob Johnson is a dedicated volunteer who assists the morning English Second Language (ESL) courses. Volunteers in the ESL courses typically assist students by practicing one-on-one conversations with them and answering additional questions. Rob has been volunteering Read more…
Faces of BIIN: Guillermo Vazquez Guillermo Vazquez was one of the volunteer teachers who taught ESL in the afternoons. Three days a week he taught the Beginner’s ESL class while finishing a PhD in material science and engineering at Texas A&M. In Guillermo’s free time, he loves to play and Read more…