UCLA Latino Alumni Association
We are a volunteer-led board dedicated to uplifting Latino Bruins and fostering enduring connections between alumni and students. Our vision is to be the premier UCLA organization that uplifts Latino Bruin achievement and celebrates our diverse and evolving comunidad. Our mission is to provide a space for Latino alumni and friends of UCLA to support, benefit, and advance the Latino community across alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
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Your support ensures today’s Bruins are set up for success during their time on campus and beyond. Make a gift today to provide Bruins with a world-class UCLA education and alumni with opportunities to engage with our Bruin community.
In addition to making an individual contribution, you can also make a sponsorship or corporate donation. For sponsorships and corporate gifts, please reach out to latino@alumni.ucla.edu.
Volunteering
ULAA’s Volunteer Program brings together students, alumni, and community members committed to uplifting Latino Bruin achievement and strengthening a vibrant, evolving community. Volunteers play a vital role in expanding ULAA’s impact, building meaningful connections, developing leadership skills, and creating opportunities that support future generations of Latino Bruins.
Volunteer Opportunities Within ULAA Committees
Alumni Engagement Committee – Builds community by organizing events and initiatives that connect Latino alumni online and in person.
Student Success Committee – Supports Latino students through mentorship and campus resources and oversees engagement with ULAA scholarship recipients.
Fundraising Committee – Leads fundraising efforts to support scholarships and ULAA programs.
Marketing Committee – Manages ULAA communications, including social media, newsletters, website updates, and design assets.
University Relations Committee – Strengthens connections between students and alumni through events and advocates on issues impacting the Latino community.
Event-Based Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers may also support ULAA through flexible, one-time event roles, including event setup, check-in, logistics, and community engagement. This option is ideal for individuals who want to stay involved without an ongoing commitment.
Commitment: Approximately 3 to 5 hours per event, based on availability.
Our Funds
Operations
Current UCLA Latino Alumni Fund (President’s Fund): Supports ULAA’s programs and services for students and alumni.
Endowed Scholarship Funds
Give to help sustain scholarship support for generations to come:
- Jaquez Family Scholarship Fund
- OrgullOSOs Abroad – Snaider Garriga Family Scholarship
- UCLA Latino Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund
Current Use Scholarship Fund
Give to support current UCLA students through the UCLA Latino Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
Give by Mail
Checks payable to “The UCLA Foundation” can be mailed to:
The UCLA Foundation
PO Box 7145
Pasadena, CA 91109-9903
Please indicate which fund you wish to direct your gift to by writing the fund ID number in the memo line:
- Fund #: 13801E — Jaquez Family Scholarship Fund
- Fund #: 11541E — OrgullOSOs Abroad – Snaider Garriga Family Scholarship Fund
- Fund #: 80927E — UCLA Latino Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Fund #: 30584C — UCLA Latino Alumni Scholarship Fund
- Fund #: 60003C — UCLA Latino Alumni Association Operations Fund
OrgullOSO Mentorship Program
Established in 2016, the UCLA Latino Alumni Association OrgullOSO Mentorship Program fosters meaningful relationships between ULAA scholarship recipients and Latino alumni. The program has benefited both students and mentors and was expanded in 2020 to include all UCLA undergraduate and graduate students who identify as Latino, Latina, or Latinx.
The mentorship program is hosted on the UCLA ONE platform. To participate, you must create a UCLA ONE profile no later than September 30, 2025. Participants are encouraged to complete their profiles thoroughly, including all drop-down questions, to support effective mentor and mentee matching.
Creating a UCLA ONE profile does not obligate you to participate in the mentorship program. Even if you choose not to participate, a UCLA ONE profile provides access to additional alumni and career resources.
Joining the Program
If you are interested in participating in the 2025–2026 OrgullOSO Mentorship Program (October 2025 through April 2026), please complete the short application by September 30, 2025. A UCLA ONE account is required to apply.
Please note that the program is limited to a maximum of 75 matches, and placement cannot be guaranteed. Participants who are matched will be notified by email in October 2025.
If you do not yet have a UCLA ONE profile, visit www.uclaone.com, select “Join Now,” and then “Sign Up.” Questions about UCLA ONE may be directed to ace@support.ucla.edu.
Contact
For program-specific inquiries, please email latino@alumni.ucla.edu and ask for Kayla or Julio.
board of directors
Cesar Pacheco ’18
President
Jennifer Mora ’96
Vice President
Juan Pablo Garcés Ramírez ’15
Associate Vice President
Andy Galan ’16
Treasurer
Josslyn Glenn ’20
Secretary
Natalia Hernández Martínez ’24
Co-Chair, Alumni Engagement
Rodrigo (RJ) Jimenez ’13
Co-Chair, Alumni Engagement
Alex Moisa ’87
Co-Chair, Fundraising
Rodrigo Gomez ’99
Co-Chair, Fundraising
Eric Moro ’93
Co-Chair, Marketing
Vanessa Rodriguez ’21
Co-Chair, Marketing
Julio Garcia ’04 — ’25
Co-Chair, Student Success
Kayla Miguel ’16
Co-Chair, Student Success
Joshua Bances ’25
Co-Chair, University Relations
Michael Menjivar ’13
Co-Chair, University Relations
How to Join the Board
The ULAA Board is composed of 15 members who serve one-year terms. To be considered, submit a nomination form by April 17, 2026. An Ad Hoc Selection Committee will review applications and conduct Zoom interviews (May 4–15, 2026) before recommending candidates for the next board term. Final selections will be announced by July 1, 2026.
For additional details, contact latino@alumni.ucla.edu.
2026–2027 ULAA Board Nominations
Please remember that the ULAA Board operates as a working board, which means members are directly responsible for executing initiatives. Board members are dedicated volunteers who donate their time, energy, and expertise outside of their full-time professional roles. We appreciate your support and interest in joining us.
Our vision is to be the premier alumni organization of UCLA that uplifts Latino Bruin achievement and celebrates our diverse and ever-evolving comunidad. The UCLA Latino Alumni Association is seeking leaders interested in serving on the Board of Directors to support and advance the Latino community, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
Nomination Timeline
- Term: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
- Nomination deadline: 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026
- Acceptance confirmation: April 23–29
- Required documents: Resume or CV due May 1
- Interviews: Zoom interviews held May 4–15
- Final selection notification: June 9–19
- Board announcement: By July 1, 2026
For additional information or to request a link to the March 2 board nomination information session, contact latino@alumni.ucla.edu.
Board Positions
- President (1): Serves as the official spokesperson and representative of ULAA. Responsibilities include calling and presiding over board meetings, serving on a standing committee, overseeing external financial accounts with board approval, and hosting monthly board meetings.
- Vice President (1): Assists the president and assumes presidential duties when necessary. Serves on a standing committee.
- Associate Vice President (1): Assists the president and vice president. Assumes vice presidential duties if the vice president is absent or resigns.
- Secretary (1): Serves as custodian of ULAA records and maintains meeting minutes, agendas, and archives. Presents minutes for board approval, maintains inventory and materials, and serves on a standing committee.
- Treasurer (1): Oversees ULAA financial operations, including fiscal administration, quarterly reports and analyses, and coordination of financial accounts. Serves on the Finance Committee.
ULAA Committees
- Alumni Engagement Cochairs (2): Engage alumni through communications and in-person and virtual events.
- Fundraising Cochairs (2): Lead and track ULAA fundraising efforts.
- Marketing Cochairs (2): Manage website updates, newsletters, design assets, and social media.
- Student Success Cochairs (2): Oversee the ULAA mentorship program and engage scholarship recipients.
- University Relations Cochairs (2): Facilitate alumni-student networking and career events and engage on university policy issues affecting Latino alumni.