A variety of prominent community leaders and University interdisciplinary faculty and staff make up one of the two advisory boards of the LRC to help with idea contribution and steps to accomplish its overall mission. The Latino Student Advisory Board was initiated in 2007 with the purpose of gaining student direction for the LRC and provide Latinx students a welcoming space to come together in enhancing the Hispanic community of Nevada through public outreach, academic excellence and advocacy.
University-Community advisory board
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University community ex-officio members
- Karla Hernández, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Director of Biotechnology Program
- Diana Sande, Public Health Diversity Advisor, School of Public Health
- Sandra Rentas, Business Development Advisor, NV SBDC, College of Business
- Mariana-Cecilia Velázquez, Ph.D., Associate Professor World Languages & Literatures: Spanish; College of Liberal Arts
- Emma Guzman, Home Mortgage Consultant Guild Mortgage, VP Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce Latino Community
- Victoria Ríos, Director of Youth Programs, Northern Nevada Literacy Council
- Ron Aryel, M.D., Pediatrics Specialist, Every Mind Matters
- Edith González Duarte, Co-Founder & CEO – Western Public Affairs
- Noemí Gómez Martínez, Community Relationships Manager, City of Reno
- Mario A. Alpuche, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, 推荐杏吧原创
- Lorraine T. Benuto, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of DICE Center, 推荐杏吧原创
- Gerold B. Dermid, MBA, Director, Nevada Public Health Training Center
- Fatima Rivas, Multicultural Outreach Specialist, WCSD Parent University
- Andy Hughes, Executive Director, TMCC Admissions and Records
Latino Student Advisory Board
Join us for our biweekly meetings, held every Monday and Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in EJCH 100.
All are welcome to attend!
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For more information, please contact our advisory board co-advisors:
- Jafeth Sánchez, PhD – Co-Advisor
jesanchez@unr.edu - Bernardo Aguilar – Co-Advisor
baguilar@unr.edu
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A diverse group of prominent community leaders and interdisciplinary experts from the 推荐杏吧原创 make up one of the two advisory boards of the Latino Research Center (LRC), with the purpose of contributing ideas and providing appropriate logistical guidance in the ongoing effort to uphold the Center’s mission.
The Latino Student Advisory Board was established in 2007 with the goal of incorporating student input into the direction of the LRC and of creating a welcoming space for Latino students to come together and explore ways to strengthen Nevada’s Hispanic and Latino communities through public outreach, academic excellence, and social support.
LSAB E-Board 2025-2026
- President: Dennis García
- Vice President: Emilio Esparza
- Treasurer: Brisa Guzmán
- Secretary: Pending
- Media Coordinator: Estrella Maya
The Latino Student Advisory Board is the longest-running student club at the University. The board meets regularly to discuss different topics related to Latinos and about different leadership approaches both in the community and on campus. The group received the ASUN Award for the best new club the year it was formed (2007) and Carla Castedo, former President, received the Club Leader Award of the Year (2012). The board was able to get the first Latino column “Latino Voices” in the Nevada Sagebrush. They have also worked in mentoring programs for Latinx students in elementary, middle and high school.
The board created the “Beyond Government Aid” program, helping high school students with their résumés and finding scholarships. They have also worked at the community level with voter registration drives, supporting Immigration Reform at the Nevada Legislature, driver authorization cards, working on DACA and Citizenship workshops, and in civic engagement and leadership trainings. Each year, the board helps organize Cesar Chavez Day, La Bienvenida (now SomosNevada) and the Dia de Los Muertos celebration on campus.