Our strength is fueled by the rich cultural tapestry made up of every member of our campus.
The mission of the Latinx Faculty & Staff Association at the University of Arizona is to build community among the Latinx faculty, staff and other interested professionals, by empowering employees regardless of discipline or rank. Through voice, support, and service – we will foster an inclusive workplace in the spirit of culture and the advancement of personal and professional growth.
We are a community comprised of and for all Latinx faculty and staff. We welcome guests and families to our open functions and programs.
Our Association was established in 2021 and charged with building a sense of community and belonging through the empowerment of the Latinx identity, values and goals.
Through servingness, strategically leveraging campus resources, and finding joy – we can expand the potential of our faculty and staff.
Connection: Fostering relationships, support, network and servingness
Community: Sense of belonging and empowerment
Culture: Representation, recognition, and shared values
Co-Chairs
Martha Sesteaga, MPA, Program Manager, Office of Academic Administration, sesteaga@arizona.edu
Dr. Adrián Arroyo Pérez, Associate Director, Faculty Affairs, arroyopa@arizona.edu
Past Co-Chairs
Marianna Martinez, MLS, Human Resources Generalist III, HR Client Services
Jhonatan Henao-Munoz, Lic. M.A.s, Assistant Professor of Practice, UNIV Core Faculty, General Education, W.A. Franke Honors College
Awards Committee Co-Chairs
Yadhira Acevedo, Coordinator, Outreach and Engagement
Past Awards Committee Co-Chairs
Martha Sesteaga, MPA, Program Manager, Office of Academic Administration
Dr. Adrián Arroyo Pérez, Associate Director, Faculty Affairs
The Latinx Faculty & Staff Association is proud to honor the work and dedication of the many Latinx faculty & staff across the University of Arizona campus. Awards are presented at the LFSA Annual Awards Ceremony during the spring semester.
2025 AWARD WINNERS
· Promising Employee Award: Yonarki Garcia Varela
· Employee Excellence Award: Dominique Calza
· Celina Ramirez Award: Dr. Vanessa Perry
· Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award: Dr. Karla Silva
LFSA ENGAGEMENT FORM
LFSA ENGAGEMENT FORM
We’re excited to introduce our new Member Engagement Form!
Whether you want to volunteer, promote an event, spotlight a colleague, or host a "casita" to share what your department does, this is the place to start!
2024-2025 Events
DATE + TIME | EVENT TITLE | EVENT DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| May 2nd, 2025 | LFSA Award Ceremony 2025 | Join us for the LFSA Award Ceremony 2025! We invite you to celebrate outstanding achievements and leadership in our community. This event is a fantastic opportunity for celebration, featuring great raffle prizes and music, and is an excellent way to wrap up the spring semester. Don’t forget to bring a friend! DATE: Friday, May 2, 2025 TIME: 8:30AM – 11 AM LOCATION: ENR2 Rooftop |
We're Committed To Inclusion
At the University of Arizona, we embed the principles of diversity and equity into Every Wildcat, Every Day – practicing both inclusion and compassion in every interaction from every office, division, and college. We believe in tackling the greatest global challenges of today and tomorrow through action-oriented, community-based inclusive excellence.