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
Marianna Martinez, MLS, Human Resources Generalist III, HR Client Services, marianna11mtz@arizona.edu
Jhonatan Henao-Munoz, Lic. M.A.s, Assistant Professor of Practice, UNIV Core Faculty, General Education, W.A. Franke Honors College, jhenaomunoz@arizona.edu
Past Co-Chairs
Nadia Alvarez Mexia, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice & Assistant Director of Learning Development and Community Involvement, W.A. Franke Honors College
Aaron Davis, Associate Director, Blue Chip Leadership Experience, Student Engagement & Career Development
Organizing Committee Co-Chairs
Martha Sesteaga, MPA, Program Manager, Office of Academic Administration
Dr. Adrián Arroyo Pérez, Associate Director, Faculty Affairs
Past Organizing Committee Co-Chairs
Marianna Martinez, MLS, Human Resources Generalist III, HR Client Services
Serena Valle, Senior Academic Advisor I, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 27th, 2025 (12PM-1PM) | February Casita: Awards & Recognitions | Join us for a special Casita on Awards and Recognition! Hosted by the LFSA Awards Chairs (Martha Sesteaga & Adrian Arroyo), this session will feature a panel discussion on award and recognition opportunities for faculty, staff, and students!
Location: César E. Chávez Building, room 205 |
| February 28th, 2025 (8AM-12pm) | UA HSI Forum | Please consider joining us for university-wide highlights on HSI capacity building efforts and connect with others seeking to advance our work through this designation and beyond. UA Campus Store Lower Level RSVP HERE. |
| March 25, 2025 | Community Building Event - TYP Collaboration | Time: 11:30am-1pm. Date: March 25, 2025 Location: UA Campus Store Lower Level. Connect with other affinity group leaders and members during this event! This is a good opportunity to meet other colleagues and explore interests in the different resources groups on campus! |
| March 28th, 2025 | Annual Bilingual Initiatives Symposium - 2nd Edition | This one-day symposium seeks to foster conversations on bilingualism (English / Spanish) across the University of Arizona within the Hispanic-Serving Institution and Borderlands contexts. We'd like to invite you to participate by presenting your projects/initiatives and/or work-in-progress, and by attending and connecting with potential collaborators/stakeholders across campus. Registration Link: RSVP HERE Submit a proposal here (due on March 7th). In-person, W.A. Franke Honors College, limited spots! |
| April 1st (Nomination Deadline) | 40/40 Southern AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards | The 40 Under 40 award recognizes young leaders making a difference in Southern Arizona. Nominations now open and close on April 1. LFSA members, we encourage you to nominate outstanding colleagues or let us know if you’d like support for your own nomination! |
| 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: 9 AM – 11 AM LOCATION: ENR2 Rooftop RSVP Coming Soon |
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.