Maroon Money Mentors
Managing money is an important part of college life, and our Maroon Money Mentors are here to help make it easier!
These certified financial peer mentors are trained to guide fellow students through everyday financial decisions — from budgeting and saving to planning ahead. Through one-on-one coaching, online tools, and personalized action plans, our mentors share real-life tips and encouragement to help reduce financial stress and build lasting money confidence.
Diana Guel, CFPM®
She/Her
Senior, Fashion Merchandising major/Marketing and Multicultural Women & Gender Studies minors
Denton Campus
Favorite colors: Pink, green, and brown
Favorite food: Quesa-birria Tacos
Hobbies: Watching films and baking
Favorite Financial Tip:
“Pay with cash instead of credit as much as you can. It helps you keep track of how much you spend.”
Shaylynn Meeks, CFPM®
She/Her
Senior, Psychology major
Denton Campus
Favorite color: Sage Green
Favorite food: Pasta
Hobbies: Reading, crochet, and planting
Favorite Financial Tip:
“Start saving no matter how small because every penny counts.”
Romina Vargas Trujillo, CFPM®
She/Her
Senior, Business Finance and Accounting major
Denton Campus
Favorite color: I don’t have one
Favorite food: Mexican food – tacos
Hobbies: Travelling, trying new food places, watching a good comedy movie, and playing soccer
Favorite Financial Tip:
“Start small and save consistently. Even setting aside a little each month adds up over time.”
Aileen Gregorio Mejia, CFPM®
She/Her
Junior, Nursing major/Spanish and Child Development minors
Houston Campus
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite food: Espaguetti Verde or any other kind of pasta
Hobbies: Crochet and binge-watching TV shows
Favorite Financial Tip:
“Checking your bank statements is a helpful way to monitor your spending and discover unwanted and unknown charges before it’s too late.”
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