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Hispanic Student Association
Hispanic Student Association
Hispanic Student Association
Hispanic Student Association
Hispanic Student Association
Hispanic Student Association
Hispanic-Latine
Student Association
The Executive Board
Position
Description
The President of the Hispanic Student Association is tasked with leading the largest Hispanic-serving student organization on campus with over 250 members, managing a 12 person executive board, leading on 80+ team of student leaders serving within our Cabinet, establishing short and long term goals for the organization, overseeing a $95,000+ annual budget, meeting with University administration, and acting as a leading voice within the Hispanic/Latinx community at the University of Florida
Matthew Urra
President
The Hispanic-Latine Student Association Executive Board consists of a diverse group of leaders committed to serving the Hispanic-Latinx community at the University of Florida. We are eager to give back to those we represent through intentional programming, outreach, and advocacy. Each Executive Board member leads a cabinet of dedicated students who help lead our organization. As HSA leaders, we are responsible for overseeing 20 Affiliated Organizations, a Welcome Assembly, the largest student-run Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month in the nation, the Member Leadership Program, and an Office of Political Affairs among other cultural programming and outreach.
We look forward to this upcoming year and are ready to lead an HSA that is stronger than ever.
Matthew Urra
Position
Description
The Vice President of Operation oversees the Affiliate Organization Council and is the primary point of contact for all affiliate organizations. They also work with the Association of Hispanic Alumni (AHA) and plan events centered around networking and connecting students with alum.
Vice President of Operations
Gabriella Garibaldi
Position
Description
The Vice President of Programming oversees the organization of all major HSA events. This includes GBMs, Socials, Winter Formal, Noche de Gala, and Solidarity Sessions.
Vice President of Programming
Lucia Urdaneta
Position
Description
The Vice President of Communications oversees all major communication channels for HSA. This includes the Instagram (@hsa.uf), LinkedIn, and the WhatsApp group that hosts our HSA familia.
Vice President of Communications
Amber Haydar
Position
Description
The Treasurer oversees all financial organization for HSA. They also work alongside the President every semester to complete Student Government budget requests and acquire funding for the upcoming semester. They are in charge of financial literacy events and fundraisers for HSA.
Treasurer
Gabriella Croasdaile
Position
Description
The Secretary oversees attendance for the organization. The oversee voter eligibility calculations, a calendar communicating upcoming events, the weekly newsletter, and the HSA website.
Secretary
Sofia Lynch
Position
Description
The Member Leadership Program (MLP) Fall Director oversees a team of directors and a cohort of over 40 first year, second year, and first year transfer students. They help organize professional events, social events, and mentor-mentee program to help develop the next cohort into leaders.
Member Leadership Program
Fall Director
Maite Chapartegui
Position
Description
The Member Leadership Program (MLP) Spring Director oversees a team of directors and a cohort of over 40 first year, second year, and first year transfer students. They help organize professional events, social events, and mentor-mentee program to help develop the next cohort into leaders.
Member Leadership Program
Spring Director
Michelle Hudtwalcker
Position
Description
The Office of Political Affairs Executive Director works to advocate for the Hispanic-Latine community at UF and in Gainesville at large. The collect information regarding the community and work to inform the community of their rights.
Office of Political Affairs
Executive Direcot
Imani Sanchez
Position
Description
The Office of Political Affairs Executive Director works to advocate for the Hispanic-Latine community at UF and in Gainesville at large. The collect information regarding the community and work to inform the community of their rights.
Office of Political Affairs
Executive Direcot
Katelyn Madrid
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