Our 2022-2023 UCLA Latino Alumni Association board
UCLA working to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
Upcoming events
Volunteer opportunities
Job opportunities
Welcoming the 2022-2023 Board
We're proud to announce the incoming UCLA Latino Alumni Association 2022–2023 board! This incoming volunteer board is excited to continue bringing our community together.
President – Cesar Pacheco ’18 Vice President – Sylvia Robledo ’07 Secretary – Andy Galan ’07 Treasurer – Alex Maldonado ’19 Past President – Soleil Delgadillo ’09, UNEX ’19
Scholarship Chair – Magali Limeta ’12 University Relations Chair – Andres Snaider ’88 Finance Chair – Jennifer Mora ’96 Community Relations Chair – Valeria Landeros ‘21, UNEX ‘22 Membership Chair – Vacant
To learn about the new board, please visit our website. If you’d like to learn more about a specific board member or their background, please email latino@alumni.ucla.edu.
Top Stories
Working to Become a Hispanic-Serving Institution
UCLA has tapped alumna Elizabeth Gonzalez, a longtime expert on equity and student success in higher education, as its inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) director in the Office of the Chancellor as UCLA ramps up its efforts to apply for and receive recognition as an HSI from the U.S. Department of Education. Her appointment comes just as UCLA’s HSI Task Force has published its final report setting out seven key recommendations for achieving federal HSI designation.
“I’m an action-oriented person, and what excites me is that there’s a lot of creativity and innovation at the time we design and begin to implement these initiatives,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and education studies from UCLA and holds a master’s and doctorate in psychology from UC Santa Cruz.
UCLA Latino Alumni Association’s New Bruin Send-offs
The UCLA Latino Alumni Association is honored to host the New Bruin Send-off Celebration to welcome local incoming students and families into the Bruin family. Join us this summer for a casual celebratory gathering that brings together students, parents and alumni. This is a great opportunity for students and their families to immerse themselves in the UCLA community, network with peers and ask questions, and share the excitement of joining the Bruin family.
This annual tradition requires your support to make it a success! We’re recruiting alumni volunteers to support with: setting and cleaning up; greeting and hosting; decorating; and, most importantly, sharing your experience with incoming students.
Next steps if you're available to volunteer:
Fill out the volunteer form to get updates and let us know what area you can support us with.
If you would like to join the planning committee, led by Seira Santizo Greenwood, email latino@alumni.ucla.edu. First virtual meeting: Wednesday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m.
Whether or not you can volunteer to help stage the event, if you are able to attend, fill out the RSVP form by clicking the button below.
Sign Up to Volunteer and Represent UCLA at College Fairs in Your Area
Ready to recruit the next generation of Bruins? UCLA Alumni have the inside scoop on what makes UCLA great and we invite you to serve as a College Fair program volunteer, a unique opportunity to connect with prospective Bruins and answer pivotal questions about the UCLA experience. To learn more and register, please visit our website.
Volunteer Information:
Location: Fairs take place throughout California from late August through November.
Application and Orientation: Please submit volunteer applications as soon as possible. Selected individuals will participate in a small group interview and orientation session via Zoom with Alumni Affairs staff.
Training: A two- to three-hour mandatory training session for selected volunteers in your region will be led by Undergraduate Admissions and Alumni Affairs. Specific fair locations, dates and times will be shared during the training sessions. Volunteers will have an opportunity at training to select preferred fairs.
If you're looking to recruit UCLA Latino alumni at your company, please send job descriptions and your contact information to latino@alumni.ucla.edu. The UCLA Latino Alumni Association believes in the advancement of the Latino community and strives to create meaningful professional and social connections.
Sellers Dorseyis seeking to hire technical quality writers, associate directors, senior consultants, talent acquisition specialist — remote and hybrid positions are available.
Top Tier Capital Partners (“TTCP”), an asset management firm that specializes in venture capital investments, is seeking an associate(s) for its San Francisco office. The associate will support the greater investment team as needed but will spend the majority of his or her time on TTCP’s “Velocity Business,” which focuses on venture capital LP secondaries, direct secondaries and direct company investments.
Requirements for position: Three to five years of relevant finance experience; background and interest in secondaries, direct investing, and venture capital; applicable undergraduate college degree; MBA optional.
El Dorado County is hiring clinicians, especially bilingual and bicultural, for its Behavioral Health Department as well as it's Substance Use Disorder Services division, within its Placerville and South Lake Tahoe offices.
Director of Alumni Engagement at Luskin School of Public Affairs. Under the direction of the director of student engagement at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, the director of alumni engagement will establish long-range goals and objectives and activities that reflect the academic priorities of the Luskin School of Public Affairs. This individual will have a high level of interaction with external constituents and will play a leading role in building new alumni engagement and overall support to the Luskin School of Public Affairs.
DACA Works Manager — Juntos College. The DACA Works Manager will have full responsibility for developing and executing DACA Works platform and services, including, but not limited to, DACA renewals.
Application Instructions: please submit resume, cover letter and three references to admin@juntoscommunity.org.
For more specific details regarding responsibilities, qualifications, skills and additional questions, please reach out Kevin Medina at admin@juntoscommunity.org and cc latino@alumni.ucla.edu.
What Is the Purpose of the UCLA Latino Alumni Association?
Through our activities and programs, ULAA provides opportunities for alumni to connect, scholarships and mentors to help UCLA Latino students succeed and advocacy that promotes the recruitment and success of UCLA Latino students, faculty and staff.
Join a ULAA Committee Meeting
If you’re interested in volunteering on a committee, please email us at latino@alumni.ucla.edu with the subject line addressed to the committee you are interested in. Committees meet virtually once a month and plan the events that we host.
Scholarship — The scholarship committee is a great way to assist ULAA in organizing events and programs that directly benefit ULAA scholarship recipients and students who are looking for general mentorship. You’ll be a strong asset to the committee if you have a passion for making an impact in students' lives, are adept at gathering large groups of people and have the ability to oversee all phases of a project.
Membership — Joining this committee is a great way to help ULAA keep alumni engaged and introduce alumni to ULAA. It is perfect for alumni who enjoy planning events, meeting other Bruins and introducing our organization to new members.
Community Relations — Responsible for public and media relations, as well as promotional activities involving ULAA, this committee manages our social media and prepares our monthly newsletter. Community Relations seeks volunteers who have experience creating graphics, copy and engaging content, as well as social media strategists.
Finance — Joining the finance committee is a great way to support our fundraising efforts. You’ll be a strong asset to the committee if you have a passion for giving back and experience with fundraising and email campaigns. The committee currently has members who work in finance, development and nonprofits. All members share a strong interest in growing the ULAA scholarship funds.
If you’re interested in learning more or joining the finance committee, please email jennifervmora@gmail.com.
University Relations — This Committee supports our network and students by providing opportunities and insights about careers and professional development and becoming a source of information and advocacy relating to UCLA’s policies and practices. If you are interested in these areas, please consider joining this committee! Tangible activities will include planning and hosting career panels and workshops, arranging for guest speakers, and developing updates about a range of UCLA initiatives that matter to our community.
If you’re interested in learning more or joining the committee, please email Andres Snaider at asnaider@nextant.com.
UCLA ONE
Looking for ways to volunteer virtually? We can use your skills to guide the next generation of professionals! You can join our UCLA ONE Latino Alumni group here.
To indicate you’d like to mentor or network, please click on your profile picture -> Edit Profile -> Click boxes that apply under “Offer/Seek Help” section.
