Posted on June 19, 2026 by College of Sciences
#StaffSpotlight
Christina Calvo, Administrative Associate, College of Sciences Office of the Dean
Please tell us about yourself.
I am originally from Oregon but have lived in San Antonio since 2017 for a fair cost of living and a plethora of places to eat. I am Chamorro, that is the indigenous people from the Micronesian Islands of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. I have two young daughters and an elderly chiweenie at home.
What did your journey to UT San Antonio look like?
In 2022 I graduated from Texas A&M University San Antonio with a bachelor's in English writing and Rhetoric. I will jokingly say that my degree is useless; however, my undergraduate program taught me that my degree is anything but useless. You can teach AI to write like a human, but AI does not have the human experience of connection with others. Humanity is an overlooked essential when it comes to writing. After graduating, I taught in public schools here is San Antonio from 2022–2026. Then I transitioned to my current role at UT San Antonio. I am looking forward to gaining different skills and learning new things in higher education.
How would you describe your role at UT San Antonio in 10 words or less?
Filing. Writing. Creating. Innovating.
What is your proudest moment with the College of Sciences?
My proudest moment with the College of Sciences is the fact that I get to be a part of it. I know it sounds cheesy, but I never would have thought that I would have a hand in helping the faculty and future scientists here at the College of Sciences. I had a mentor once tell me that we are all spokes on a wheel that helps it stay stable while it's turning.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy the broadness of responsibilities I have. Some days I'm out and about taking pictures or videos. Other days I'm writing an article or filing at my desk. Sometimes I meet and greet people around the different departments so they can match my face to my emails. A job is more fun when every day is a little bit different.
What does your ideal Saturday look like?
My ideal Saturday is eating a churro at Disneyland in California, or I'm taking a nap with my chiweenie curled up next to me.
What are some of your book recommendations?
I love books. I used to tell my students that smart people read books. Here are some of my favorites.
- Fiction: House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, What You're Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
- Non Fiction: A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn, Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner
— College of Sciences
