Hispanic Heritage Month Committee

Hispanic Heritage Month provides the UIW community with the opportunity to learn, discover, experience and create spaces for engaging programs, events and thought-provoking discussion in line with the University mission of fostering faith, innovation, education, service and truth.

Subcommittee Members

The subcommittee of the Hispanic Serving Institution Steering Committee, develops initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for Hispanic students. This includes planning and organizing events that celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, and achievement. This may include cultural festivals, guest speaker series featuring prominent Hispanic figures, social events that foster a sense of community among Hispanic students, and educational workshops on topics relevant to Hispanic students' success.

  • Monica A. Barcenez, Secretary to Experiential Programs
  • Michelle Casares, Digital Experience Strategy Manager
  • Dr. Arturo Chávez, Associate Vice President for Mission & Ministry and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Sheena M. Connell, Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services
  • Claudia A. Cruz Hidrogo, Secretary/Kelso Art Gallery Director
  • Alex Dominguez, Student Affairs Coordinator
  • Lena Gokelman, Director of Music Ministries and Coordinator of Liturgy and Media
  • Dr. Rafael D. Hoyle, Director of Lewis Center of the Americas
  • Nataly G. Lopez, IT Project Manager / Business Analyst
  • Sammy Muniz Jr., Sodexo
  • Gabriel M. Perez, Assistant Director of Human Resources
  • Jesse T. Perez, Student Member
  • Dr. Deborah Quinones, Director of Title V Mentor Center
  • Teofilo Reyes Jr,. Assistant Director of Leadership & Global Engagement
  • Victoria C. Shipley, Academic Affairs Director of Operations and Planning
  • Dr. Tina J. Siller, Associate Director of Advising and Tutoring Services
  • Dr. Ana C. Vallor, Associate Professo of Biology

Interested in joining the committee?

Form more information on the committee, contact the committee co-chairs: