LLC Team

We have a wonderful team of Administrators and Lab Attendants to support language learning at UNM. 

We are currently hiring for two positions for the Spring 2026 semester. See UNMJobs for the full job descriptions.

  • Language Lab Attendant, req35396 submit an application by January 19th, 2026 for best consideration.
  • Outreach Assistant, req35376, submit an application by January 25th, 2026 for best consideration.

Contact Molly Arévalo, LLC Associate Director, at mollyarevalo@unm.edu with any questions.

Director, LLC

Dr. Emma Trentman

Photo: Emma Trentman

Associate Professor, Languages, Cultures, & Literatures

Major/s:
 PhD, Applied Linguistics
Language/s:
 English, Arabic

Interests:

Scottish Highland Dancing, Reading

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC is the best place to teach on campus!

Associate Director, LLC

Molly Arévalo

Photo: Molly Arévalo
Major/s:
 M.A. in Bilingual/Multicultural Education & TESOL
Language/s:
 English, Spanish, intermediate French

Interests:

Outdoor activities (backpacking, cycling) & foodie pursuits

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want all UNM students to know about the LLC and all the great things we have to offer - friendly & helpful Lab Attendants, collaborate teaching & working spaces, educational technology, and language learning resources.

Graduate Assistant

Hyun Hee Bae

Photo: Hyun Hee Bae
Major/s:
 PhD student in Dept. of Languages, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies
Language/s:
 Native Korean, advanced English, beginning Japanese

Interests:

Planting & reading comic books

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC supports language acquisition for students and instructors. It offers dedicated spaces and a wealth of resources, including books, films, games, and teaching and learning supplies. Additionally, they partner with CTL to provide tutoring services both online and in person, with a friendly staff ready to assist.

Lab Managers

Emily

Photo: Emily
Major/s:
 Signed Language Interpreting major, second major in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Language/s:
 English, high intermediate ASL

Interests:

I like reading, baking/cooking, and doing diamond paintings.

Something people should know about the LLC:

We have numerous amazing resources, and we are truly the hub for language learning on campus.

Kristel

Photo: Kristel
Major/s:
 Psychology
Language/s:
 English, Tagalog, Ilocano, German (beginner)

Interests:

Journaling, cooking, watching movies, and running

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want people to know how welcoming and inclusive the LLC is! It's a great place to study and there are many resources available to be checked out.

Lab Attendants

Ashley

Photo: Ashley
Major/s:
 Speech & Hearing Sciences
Language/s:
 English, intermediate Navajo

Interests:

My hobbies include reading, crocheting, painting and playing video games.

Something people should know about the LLC:

Everyone that I have met here is very sweet and welcoming. There are a lot materials here that are available for students and I would encourage everyone to visit us and see what is offered here.

Dani

Photo: Dani
Major/s:
 Undecided (leaning towards International Studies Major and Music minor)
Language/s:
 Fluent in Spanish & English; a little bit of French

Interests:

I enjoy running, reading, and playing music.

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC is a super welcoming space and can help you wherever you're at in your language journey.

Dylan

Photo: Dylan
Major/s:
 Secondary Education
Language/s:
 English, (some) Spanish

Interests:

I enjoy painting and listening to different types of music.

Something people should know about the LLC:

That there are lots of resources that we can check out to help people.

Thomas

Photo: Thomas
Language/s:
 English-fluent; German-beginner

Interests:

Hiking, Travel, and Video Games

Something people should know about the LLC:

The great resources and events the LLC has.

Zaynab

Photo: Zaynab
Major/s:
 International Studies
Language/s:
 English-fluent; Spanish-Fluent; Portuguese-intermediate; ASL-elementary; Arabic-elementary

Interests:

Music, Languages, Writing

Something people should know about the LLC:

That it is a great organization in they ways that it supports students, professors, and the overall language learning processes.