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 |
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December 9, 2024 TIME: 4:30PM-6:30PM | LatinX Faculty & Staff Association's Posada | Location: Campus Store (Community Engagement Center) This year, one of LFSA’s goals has been to connect with Latinx businesses and organizations throughout Tucson, aiming to make a positive impact not only within the UA but also in the broader community. To support this goal, we are thrilled to be hosting our first Posada! Through this event and the generous donations we’re receiving, our aim is to raise funds to partner with and support Scholarships A-Z. The event will feature a live musical performance, a guest speaker, a raffle, champurrado and snacks! |
January 17, 2025 (Application Deadline) | Mini-Grant Funding Now Open! | The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is accepting applications for Mini-Grant funding. University of Arizona departments, programs, individual faculty, staff, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded based on the project's expected impact, and an Accounting Information form is required. Funds will be awarded in February 2025. Please share widely! |
January 23, 2025 TIME: 12:00PM-1:00PM | Fulbright Scholar Program Casita | Location: Research Development Services Building Room 112 (1619 E. Helen St Join us for a special casita hosted by Danielle Barefoot, UArizona’s Fulbright Scholar Liaison. Danielle will provide an in-depth overview of the Fulbright US Scholar Program, including application steps, eligibility requirements, and campus resources available to support applicants. RSVP HERE. |
January 24, 2025 (Application Deadline) | Digital Borderlands Faculty Fellowship Program - Applications Open! | Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 Apply now for the Digital Borderlands in the Classroom Faculty Fellowship Program and Summer Institute! This fellowship supports UA faculty in integrating digital, data, and archival literacies into coursework focused on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. You'll receive training, consultation, and $9,000 in funding |
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.