Through Orgullo Uni, Universidad de Celaya recognizes students who during their time at the university have distinguished themselves for their contributions and high performance in the different facets of university life; beyond academic performance, what is recognized are the students who stand out inside and outside the university as a result of the development of their different talents and proactive attitude, in congruence with our institutional mission. 

On this occasion, we celebrate the achievements of our graduating students who, during their stay in this university, lived the university values and developed leadership skills, proactivity, teamwork, resilience, among others. 

The students who were recognized in the category of LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INNOVATION are:

Robin Hernández Muñoz

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 
  • Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021. 
  • 1st generation STEM mentor. 
  • Active Board Member 2019-2023.  
  • Active member of Visión Líder Celaya for 2 years. 

Valeria Saavedra Orduña

Bachelor's degree in Law

  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 
  • Winner of the call "MiCompuGTO", EDUCAFIN 2021.  
  • Co-Leader in the research "Sanctions of the IACHR in the Mexican Legislation", presented at the Semillero de investigación, Sep 2021.  
  • Co-leader of the citizen verification project 2021 with the position of advisor, Observatorio Ciudadano 2021. 

Chelsea Jimena Juvera Sánchez

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

  • Member of the Founders of the Civil Association Efecto Gaia, Sector Celaya; oriented in the awareness of young people in various issues of social interest, Dec 2018.  
  • She has served as coordinator of the Dec 2019 Service Team. 
  • Member of the Gaia Effect National Leaders 2020 -2022, leading "Impact and Social Service Projects". 
  • And she has been coordinator of the areas of Human Resources, Events, Materials and Spirituality from 2020 - 2022. 

In the category of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Diego Emmanuel Álvarez Rendón

Biomedical Engineering

  • Co-Winner of the UNIChallenge 2023, with the project "Con Todos los Sentidos", which seeks to make visible and raise awareness of the problems faced by people with disabilities, promoting social inclusion and valuing diversity. 
  • Finalist in the Hackaton 2023 Electromobility Impact Challenge with the project "Hand Hugger", which is an exoskeleton designed to support diagnosis, prediction and treatment in rehabilitation through the use of sensors and Artificial Intelligence. 
  • As a member of StartUp Maker, he has served as a trainer in virtual reality, 3D printing and sublimation, as well as laser cutting, and has driven the development of the DIGITAN project. 
  • In which he is co-leader of the project and has been selected to participate in the Enactus Mexico National Competition, May 2023. 
  • He has been Co-Winner of the Mentefacturate Call for Proposals and has been awarded a financial resource to incubate his project, Valle de la mentefactura GTO, May 2023. 

In the Sports Leadership category

José Carlos García Hernández

Biomedical Engineering

  • State champion of the Mexican Volleyball Federation 2nd force, 2019. 
  • Two-time Mexican Volleyball Federation U23 state champions, 2023. 
  • 1st place state Volleyball CONDDE 2023 and has been named team captain. 

In the category of Leadership and Scientific and Technological Development

Gabriela Tellez Pedraza

Biomedical Engineering

  • Winner of the Mitacs Globalink Research Intership at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, Juventudes Gto, December 2022. 
  • Winner of the Leadership Program at Royal Roads, Canada. December 2022. 
  • Certificate in Remote Experience for Young Engineers and Scientistis Remote Summer Program 2021 from Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA. 
  • Co-leader in the elaboration of the scientific paper "ECG Fundamentals Learning System" presented at the International Congress on Mechatronic Systems, October 2020. 
  • Co-Winner of the State Youth Water Award 2022 in the category of Social Project, March 2022. 
  • Leader in the organization of the event "Día de Reyes Bachoco" in the community of San Juan de la Vega. 

In the International Leadership and Innovation category

Blanca Griselli González Juárez

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 
  • Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship at Universidad Piloto de Colombia, 2023. 
  • Winner of the Santander "Leaders in Development FUNED 2023" scholarship. 

Alejandra Temores Romero

Bachelor's degree in Law

  • Winner of the "Hands for the World" scholarship to volunteer in Sirince, Turkey, EDUCAFIN 2019. 
  • International Certification for Quality Standards for International Cooperation for Development and Global Learning (ICC), P.R.O.T.O.N., Vive México, Sep 2022. 
  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 

Rafael Álvarez Romero

Bachelor's degree in Law

  • Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021. 
  • Co-leader of the citizen verification project 2021 with the position of advisor, Observatorio Ciudadano 2022. 
  • Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship to the University of Oviedo, Spain, Universidad de Celaya 2023. 
  • Winner in the Erasmus Athlete category at the Erasmus Awards gala, Asturias 2023. 

Luz Sofia Mares Aguilar

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

  • 2019-2020 Board Member 
  • Member of SODAL, 2020. 
  • Winner of the call for the design of the "Roof" project in the area of architecture 2022. 
  • Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship at the Universidad Mayor de Chile, Universidad de Celaya 2023. 
  • Winner of the "EnglishGto" scholarship in Toronto Canada, EDUCAFIN 2019. 
  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 

Emilio Patiño Acosta

Biomedical Engineering

  • Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship to the University of Oviedo, Spain, Universidad de Celaya 2021. 
  • And during her stay she volunteered in a community kitchen, Cocina Económica, Oviedo - Asturias, 2021. 
  • Leading member of the "Red Crece" oriented to the reduction of risk factors in minors, JuventudesGTO, 2021. 
  • Co-Winner of the State Water Youth Award 2022 in the category of Social Project, March 2022. 
  • Winner of the 29th edition of "Rumbo a Japón", JuventudesGTO 2023. 

In the Special Trajectory category

Yesica Lizbett Arias Ramírez

Bachelor's degree in Law

  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 
  • Winner of the "Multiplicadores en Prevención" grant, EDUCAFIN 2020. 
  • Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021. 
  • Co-leader of the citizen verification project 2021 with the position of advisor, Observatorio Ciudadano 2021. 
  • Co-Leader in the research "Sanctions of the IACHR in the Mexican Legislation", presented at the Semillero de investigación, Sep 2021. 
  • Law School Integration Project Leader, December 2022. 
  • Winner of the "English 4GTO" scholarship at the University of Toronto Canada, JuventudesGTO 2022. 
  • Winner of the Municipal Youth Award as Apaseo talent for social trajectory, Apaseo el Grande 2022. 
  • Co-Leader of the project "Observaciones de Mejora para el Reglamento de Protección de Datos Personales y Acceso a la Información", Celaya 2022. 
  • Winner of the scholarship "Learn Japanese with Himawari", JuventudesGTO 2022. 
  • MD President, 2022-2023. 
  • Winner of the Santander "Leaders in Development FUNED 2023" scholarship. 

Tania Daniela Guerrero Perales

Biomedical Engineering

  • Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020. 
  • Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021. 
  • Co-Winner of the UNIChallenge 2023, with the project "Con Todos los Sentidos", which seeks to make visible and raise awareness of the problems faced by people with disabilities, promoting social inclusion and valuing diversity. 
  • Finalist in the Hackaton 2023 Electromobility Impact Challenge with the project "Hand Hugger", which is an exoskeleton designed to support diagnosis, prediction and treatment in rehabilitation through the use of sensors and Artificial Intelligence. 
  • Winner of the scholarship for a diploma course in 3D Bionic Technology, P4HBionics, April 2023. 
  • As a member of StartUp Maker he has driven the development of the DIGITAN project. 
  • In which he is co-leader of the project and has been selected to participate in the Enactus Mexico National Competition, May 2023. 
  • He has been Co-Winner of the Mentefacturate Call for Proposals and has been awarded a financial resource to incubate his project, Valle de la mentefactura GTO, May 2023. 
  • Winner of the state scholarship "Personas Investigadoras con Estancia Institucional", JuventudesGTO, May 2023.