Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association

The purpose of the C/LSA shall be to bring together Chicanx/Latinx and other staff members in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and support to accomplish the following objectives: 

1. To encourage, promote and enable the fair and equitable hiring, retention and promotion of employees at UC San Diego and to support and promote the principles of equal employment opportunity, staff development and fair employment practices.
2. To collaborate with UC San Diego departments, organizations and other entities to develop ways to increase employment and promotional opportunities for employees at UC San Diego.
3. To provide the membership with professional development programs and events and to build skills and knowledge for career advancement opportunities using both on and off campus resources.
4. To support the educational mission of the University, particularly as it relates to the Chicanx/Latinx community and to promote a positive Chicanx/Latinx experience on campus.

Make a donation or financial gift to Jorge Rios Scholarship

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.

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.

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Mario Garibay
Chair
magaribay@ucsd.edu 

Vanessa Haro
Co-Chair
vlharo@ucsd.edu  

Julie Freeman
Vice Chair
juliefreeman@health.ucsd.edu 

Mayra Estrada
Treasurer
myestrada@ucsd.edu 

Alison Cresap
Secretary
acresap@ucsd.edu  

Rubia Hernandez
Events Co-Director
rjhernandez@ucsd.edu 

VACANT
Events Co-Director

Marissa Islas
Communications & Marketing Director
mjislas@ucsd.edu 

Gaby Dominguez
Scholarships Director
gadominguez@ucsd.edu

Agustin Garibay
Community Service Director
aggaribay@ucsd.edu 

Claudia Pena
Mentorship Program Co-Director
c6pena@ucsd.edu

James Engler
Mentorship Program Co-Director
jnengler@ucsd.edu