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
Nadia Alvarez Mexia, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice, Franke Honors College & Director of Transborder Education Initiatives, College of Education, nalvarez@arizona.edu
Aaron Davis, Associate Director, Blue Chip Leadership Experience, Student Engagement & Career Development, aarondavis@arizona.edu
Past Co-Chairs
Lysette Davi, PhD, Assistant Director, Honors Global Experience, Study Abroad and W.A. Franke Honors College, lysettedavis@arizona.edu
Ashlee Linares-Gaffer, MS, RDN, FAND, Associate Professor of Practice & Director, Student Success, Retention and Equity, School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, alinares@arizona.edu
Awards Co-Chairs
Mariana Martinez, MLS, Human Resources Generalist III, HR Client Services, marianna11mtz@arizona.edu
Serena Valle, Senior Academic Advisor I, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, ssvalle@arizona.edu
Past Awards Co-Chairs
Karla Cruze-Silva, PhD, Associate Director, Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives, Office of the President, kcruzesilva@arizona.edu
Aaron Davis, Associate Director, Blue Chip Leadership Experience, Student Engagement & Career Development, aarondavis@arizona.edu
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 Familia Picnic and Awards Ceremony during the spring semester.
Award Winners
Fall 2023 Events
Stay tuned to fall 2023 events.
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.