Alianza at UC Berkeley

Alianza at UC Berkeley

Alianza at UC Berkeley

Mission and Purpose

The Alianza Staff Organization is committed to community building, professional development, and promotion of Latinx staff at UC Berkeley.

Goals

  • Maintain communication among Latinx staff to promote a united community and help empower staff at all levels.
  • Provide staff access to programs that enhance skill development, job information, mentoring, and employment advancement.
  • Act as a resource on Latinx issues relating to campus policies, employment, and academic concerns.

General Meetings

Alianza monthly meetings are held between 12 - 1 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Meeting details and Zoom links are available on our calendar:  bit.ly/alianzacalendar

Upcoming Events

Alianza Newsletter Submissions 

Do you have news, opportunities, or events that would be of interest to the wider Berkeley Latinx community? Let us know by submitting the item for inclusion in the Alianza newsletter.

25th Anniversary

In 2017, Alianza celebrated its 25th year on the UC Berkeley campus. Read the Daily Cal article about our celebration and watch our special anniversary video for more information.

Latinx Initiatives at UC Berkeley

Alianza Steering Committee

Current Steering Committee Members

2022-2024

Chair
Isela Peña-Rager (she/her/ella)
isela.penarager@berkeley.edu

Chair-Elect
Esperanza Bernal (she/hers/ella)
ebernal25@berkeley.edu

Communications Co-Chairs
Maya F. Varian (she/her)
mvarian@berkeley.edu

Vacant

Diversity and Advocacy Co-Chairs
Nathalie Muñoz (She/They)
namc93@berkeley.edu

Michael Cervantes (He/Him/His/El)
mcervantes@berkeley.edu

Community and Social Engagement Co-Chairs
Wendy Viveros  
wviveros@berkeley.edu

Yesenia Mendoza Muller (She/Her/Hers)
ymendozamuller@berkeley.edu

Recorder / Historian
Vacant

Finance Chair
Adrianne Mann (she, her, ella)
amaraica@berkeley.edu

Consultants
Liliana Iglesias (she/her/hers)
liglesias@berkeley.edu

Past Chair
Kat Madrigal Cheng (she/her/hers)
k.madrigal@berkeley.edu

Alianza Representative, Latinx-Thriving Institution Initiative Steering Committee
Karina Saravia-Butler (she/her/ella)
saravia@berkeley.edu

Past Steering Committee Members

2020-2022

Chair
Fredda Olivares
olivares@berkeley.edu
(510) 664-7739

Chair-Elect
Kat Madrigal Cheng
k.madrigal@berkeley.edu

Communications Co-Chairs
Karina Saravia-Butler
saravia@berkeley.edu

Brenda Illescas
billescas@berkeley.edu

Diversity and Advocacy Chair
Jessica De Anda
jdeanda@berkeley.edu

Community and Social Engagement Co-Chairs
Ulises Serrano 
ulises.serrano@berkeley.edu

Jessica Martin Gonzalez
jessica_mg@berkeley.edu

Recorder / Historian
Anita Botello Santoyo
abotello@berkeley.edu

Finance Chair
Jose Pena
jose.pena@berkeley.edu

Sponsor

N/A

Alianza and the Chancellor photo

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Steering Committee

Chair

Isela Peña-Rager (she/her/ella)
isela.penarager@berkeley.edu

Chair-Elect

Esperanza Bernal (she/hers/ella)
ebernal25@berkeley.edu

Communications Co-Chairs

Maya F. Varian (she/her)
mvarian@berkeley.edu

Vacant

Diversity and Advocacy Co-Chairs

Nathalie Muñoz (She/They)
namc93@berkeley.edu

Michael Cervantes (He/Him/His/El)
mcervantes@berkeley.edu

Community and Social Engagement Co-Chairs

Wendy Viveros  
wviveros@berkeley.edu

Yesenia Mendoza Muller (She/Her/Hers)
ymendozamuller@berkeley.edu

Recorder / Historian

Vacant

Finance Chair

Adrianne Mann (she, her, ella)
amaraica@berkeley.edu

Consultants

Liliana Iglesias (she/her/hers)
liglesias@berkeley.edu

Past Chair

Kat Madrigal Cheng (she/her/hers)
k.madrigal@berkeley.edu

Alianza Representative, Latinx-Thriving Institution Initiative Steering Committee

Karina Saravia-Butler (she/her/ella)
saravia@berkeley.edu