Our Mission
-- Semillas mission is to empower Latino undergraduate students - by fostering a strong, supportive community rooted in shared cultural - identity in the Latine/Hispanic community. Through intentional - mentorship, we provide academic guidance, professional development, and - a supportive community, cultivating students into leaders who are - confident, connected, and prepared to thrive in all aspects of their - collegiate journey and beyond. +
OUR MISSION
++ At Semillas, we empower Latino undergraduate students by cultivating a strong, supportive community rooted in shared cultural identity.
+Through intentional mentorship, we provide + 📘 academic guidance, + 🌱 professional development, and + 🌍 cultural affirmation—nurturing students into leaders who are + 💡 confident, + 🤝 connected, and + 🚀 prepared to thrive throughout college and beyond.
Why Join?
+WHY JOIN?
++ Semillas empowers Latino undergraduate students by planting the seeds of + academic success, professional growth, and + cultural pride. +
- Semillas empowers Latino undergraduate students by planting the seeds - of academic success, professional growth, and cultural pride. Rooted - in shared identity and community, we offer intentional mentorship - that helps students grow into confident, connected leaders—ready to - thrive at every stage of their college journey and beyond. + Rooted in shared identity and community, we offer + intentional mentorship that helps students grow into + confident, connected leaders—ready to thrive + in every chapter of their college journey and beyond. +
Meet The Coordinator
+
Lauren
-Lauren is passionate about community-building and educational outreach...
+Lauren Gonzalez
+🎓 Education: Bachelor of Arts in Public Management, Leadership, and Policy
+
Minors in Civic Engagement and Latinx Studies
🌟 Involvement: + Proud alumna of the Morrill Scholarship Program, Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc., Multicultural Greek Council, + Sphinx Senior Honorary, and the Latine Student Success Center
+ +🌈 Legacy: Founder of Teal Week—an initiative rooted in community and healing
+ +📍 Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Meet The Coordinator
+Katelyn
-Katelyn brings a strong background in mentorship and cultural preservation...
+Katelyn Vazquez
+🎓 Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Work +
🌟 Involvement: + Proud alumna of the Morrill Scholarship Program, The PrEvailing Pi Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., Greek Programming Board, + National Association of Social Workers, SWIM Ohio Network, and the Latine Student Success Center
+📍 Hometown: Akron, Ohio
