Mel Hernandez
Academic Advisor
Biography
Mel Hernandez’s hometown is in Southern California, but they have a special place in their heart for Nevada too. They attended Nevada State University (NSU) and received their Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Deaf Studies. At NSU, they served as an American Sign Language (ASL) tutor and student government leader of the university. Serving in these roles inspired Mel to enroll in the UNLV Master of Education in Higher Education program. As a graduate assistant, Mel continued serving students through their work with the UNLV Academic Success Center and Service Learning and Leadership departments. When not working Mel loves to hit the gym, go for runs, hike, bird watch, paint, and play video games.