Cynthia Aguilar | The University of Texas at El Paso

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Cynthia Aguilar, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

With nearly 15 years of higher education experience, Cynthia has built her career around advocacy, leadership, and empowering students to thrive. A proud UTEP alumna, she now leads critical programs that shape student success from leadership development and student conduct to health, wellness, and community engagement.

Ben and Cynthia discuss her journey from classroom teacher to senior higher education leader, her passion for supporting Hispanic and first-generation students, and her vision for creating inclusive, empowering spaces where every student can succeed.