Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association
Last Updated: October 2, 2025 2:52:19 PM PDT
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Mission and Objectives
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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
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
Interested in sending out an email to the CLSA listserve please email us at chicano-latinostaff@ucsd.edu. Emails will be reviewed and approved prior to dissemination.
All programs, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, do not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.