About Us

Learn more about the dedicated team behind our Asian Pacific Islander Program. Discover the passionate individuals who are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the community. Explore their roles, expertise, and contributions as they work tirelessly to support and advocate for the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

 




TBA



PROGRAM SPECIALIST


TBA

Fun Facts: TBA

 

Emily Burr




TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, III

Emily Burr is the temporary Administrative Assistant to NMSU's LGBT+ Programs, American Indian Program, and Asian and Pacific Islander Program. Before stepping into this role, Emily could be found in the LGBT+ Programs office serving as an undergrad student aide and official bibrarian. She has also previously worked in county government, and she recently graduated with her bachelor's degree in English from NMSU.

Fun Fact: Emily sings in a local choir, and she enjoys visiting the local library to browse the seasonal displays and play mahjong. She wants you to know that all of the five OLGIM programs have lending libraries in their offices available to students, staff, and faculty.

 

Pracheta Harlikar

PRACHETA HARLIKAR, GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Pracheta is an accomplished engineering professional from India who is currently pursuing her PhD in Electrical Engineering at New Mexico State University. With a strong academic background in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she has built a solid foundation in electronics hardware design, PCB development, and system-level testing. Prior to her doctoral studies, Pracheta gained industry experience in hardware testing, industrial automation, and data analytics, where she worked on electrical system validation, PCB design, troubleshooting, and data-driven problem-solving.

At NMSU, Pracheta has contributed both as a Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant, supporting data analysis, web development, student engagement initiatives, and academic instruction. Known for her dedication, adaptability, and strong analytical mindset, Pracheta brings technical depth, creativity, and a solution-oriented approach to every project she undertakes.

Fun Fact: Beyond the world of engineering, Outside engineering, Pracheta enjoys spending time with family, expressing creativity through art, trying different cuisines, and traveling to explore new places and cultures.



ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER PROGRAM STUDENT STAFF

 

 

KATEA LOMANIVERE

KATEA LOMANIVERE

She/Her/Ella

Major: Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics
Minor: Bone

MIRIAM SILVA

MIRIAM SILVA

They/Them

Major: Psychology
Minor: System Engineering