Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association
Mission and objectives
Mission
The Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association (C/LSA) focuses on providing activities
and opportunities to assist in the retention, professional development, and promotion of Chicanx/Latinx staff at UCSD. In addition, C/LSA promotes ties with institutional, local, regional, and national organizations with similar missions
to learn from and contribute to the overall advancement of people of color.
Objectives
- Encourage, promote, and enable the hiring, retention, and promotion of Chicanx/Latinx at UC San Diego
- Support and promote the principles of equal opportunity
- Provide a communication network for Chicanx/Latinx staff
- Advocate and provide professional development and educational programs for all staff
- Promote partnerships with other organizations
- Support and promote the mission of the institution
- Value membership contributions
- Provide scholarship opportunities
Make a donation or financial gift to Jorge Rios Scholarship
Benefits of CLSA
Professional Development
Workshops, programs, events offered throughout the year to build skills and knowledge for career advancement opportunities.
Staff Scholarship
Each year, CLSA pays tribute to Jorge Rios who was a former CLSA Board Member by awarding scholarships for professional development to promote advancement of the Latino community
Networking & Community
Connect with other on-campus staff association affiliate groups, increase awareness and active participation, social networking and learning events
Please fill out our membership form if you are interested in joining. Membership is valid from July 1 through June 30. Members have access to the listserve. We welcome your comments and participation.
For more information email us directly at chicano-latinostaff@ucsd.edu or contact a board member noted below.
Contacts
Mario Garibay
Chair
magaribay@ucsd.edu
Angelo Colon
Vice Chair
alcolon@ucsd.edu
Thalia Roman
Community Service Director
troman@ucsd.edu
Mayra Estrada
Treasurer
myestrada@ucsd.edu
Alison Cresap
Secretary
acresap@ucsd.edu
Mariana Ortega
Communications & Marketing Director
m1ortega@ucsd.edu
Nydia Dominguez
Scholarships Director
nydia@ucsd.edu
Rubia Hernandez
Events Co-Director
rjhernandez@ucsd.edu
Maria Rodriguez
Events Co-Director
m4rodriguez@ucsd.edu
Claudia Pena
Mentorship Program Co-Director
c6pena@ucsd.edu
Edgar Beas
Mentorship Program Co-Director
eabeas@ucsd.edu