Janessa Berlanga

Janessa Jaylene Berlanga is a Laredo-native and a self-proclaimed “Reformed Texan.” She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Asbury University and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). In all the time in between and beyond, she lived and worked in 2 countries, 4 states, and 6 cities before ultimately returning to South Texas where she now works to provide academic and wraparound services to first-generation and historically underserved students at TAMIU. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, reading, dancing, and participating in the arts and theatre community of her hometown. She has developed a deep appreciation for the vibrant border-town culture that defines her city and hopes to find new ways of contributing to its strength and beauty.