Latino Alumni

The Latino Alumni community keeps 51³Ô¹ÏÍøgraduates connected across all academic programs through career networking, mentorship, cultural and social events, and service that supports the next generation of Mustangs. Join the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøLatino Alumni Association on for event updates and ways to get involved, or email us to share your contact information.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøLatino Alumni Association Giving Day

Fund scholarship

In 2009, the Latino Alumni Board established the Latino Alumni Scholarship to encourage retention of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøstudents. Each year we award at least one scholarship. From 2009 to 2022 we’ve awarded a total of 54 scholarships to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøundergraduate or graduate students in need of financial assistance to complete his or her 51³Ô¹ÏÍødegree. Please join us in supporting 51³Ô¹ÏÍøStudents.

 

51³Ô¹ÏÍøLatino Alumni Association

Be a volunteer

Be a part of connecting with and creating a welcoming community for prospective Mustangs through the .

Mentor students and alumni through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCareer Volunteer Program.

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Interested in having a mentor? Submit an application.

2025 – 2026 Latino Alumni of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard

We serve the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøLatino alumni community and seek to cultivate a more positive experience for students at SMU.

Latino Alumni of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard Members

Alithia Payan ’00, ’15

Chair

David de la Fuente ’12

Past Chair

Dom Arzon ’22
Member at large
Laura Navarrete Carrasco ’01
Member at large
Sean Cordobes ’91, ’94
Member at large
Carlos Cruz ’13
Member at large
Juan J. Garcia ’15
Member at large
Viviana Hall ’01, ’11
Member at large
Faiz Nazary ’11
Member at large
Danielle Palomo ’14
Member at large
Juan Manuel Preciado ’21
Member at large
Miztli Ramirez ’15
Member at large
Lauren Rangel ’21
Member at large
CiCi Santos ’22
Member at large
Teresa Solano ’15
Member at large
Erik Velasco ’14, ’19
Member at large
Antonio Verduzco '04, ’23
Member at large