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We asked LCS community members to find awesome Latino/a academics & professionals shaping the world today.  

This is what they found...

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Maria Pia Rodriguez Salazar

Maria Pia Rodriguez Salazar

PhD Candidate in Cell Biology at Duke University

Andrea Rivera

Andrea Rivera

Student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University Won top lead engineer in a engineering challenge at SHPE’s annual national convention.

Itzel Martinez

Itzel Martinez

Software Engineer at Pandora Founder Latinas Engineering Leadership Program

Kevin Cabrera

Kevin Cabrera

Medical Student and Future Doctor

Carmen Estrada

Carmen Estrada

First Gen. MD Candidate, '22 "Don’t let a lack of information keep you from your dreams"

Dr. Flores

Dr. Flores

UCI Chicano/Latino Studies Associate Professor

Diana Bonilla

Diana Bonilla

Technology Platform Advisory Analyst at Accenture BS in Industrial Engineering

Robert W. Fernandez

Robert W. Fernandez

Founder of Cientifico Latino Ph.D. candidate in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry at Yale University

Dr. Brian Aguado

Dr. Brian Aguado

PhD in Biomedical Engineering Leads Aguado iBiomaterials Research Group Co-founder of LatinXinBME Community

Dr. Sylvia Herbozo

Dr. Sylvia Herbozo

PhD in Clinical Psychology Associate Professor. Psychologist. Consultant. Founder of plans4psych.org

Judge Patricia Guerrero

Judge Patricia Guerrero

Daughter of Mexican immigrants nominated as the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court.

Vicente Robles

Vicente Robles

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering student at UC Riverside studying cavitation bubbles

Franciela Garcia

Franciela Garcia

Master's in Food Science She Is Award Winner from PepsiCo Quality & Food Safety Coordinator at PepsiCo

Julio M. Pimentel Ph.D. Fellow

Julio M. Pimentel Ph.D. Fellow

Selected as 40 Under 40 Nation's Top Cancer Researcher and Rising Star

Alan Salcedo Gomez

Alan Salcedo Gomez

Graduating with degrees in Physics & Mathematics with a GPA of 4.0. Born & raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Giamara Rosado

Giamara Rosado

Executive at Acacia Network

Maida Lopez

Maida Lopez

Space and Launch Systems Engineer at Boeing

Sandra Hernandez

Sandra Hernandez

Systems Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Estrella Salazar

Estrella Salazar

Mexican teen develops App to help deaf sister communicate.

Angel B. Morales-Santiago, MD

Angel B. Morales-Santiago, MD

Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology

Melanie Weber

Melanie Weber

Spacecraft Design Engineer at Boeing

Raquel Coronell Uribe

Raquel Coronell Uribe

Harvard Crimson elects first Latina president in student newspaper’s nearly 150-year history.

Lidya Salim

Lidya Salim

Chemical Biologist, Educator, Science Communicator and Creator of STEMthusiast.net

Yessica Santana Agreda

Yessica Santana Agreda

Neuroscience PhD Student studying retinal development

Gus Hernandez

Gus Hernandez

Integration Specialist at Boeing & NASA's Space Launch System Boeing Familia NOLA President

Ana Venerio

Ana Venerio

2021 Elijah S. Robinson Award Recipient at TANMS Engineering Research Center

Miguel De La Torre

Miguel De La Torre

MS4 @ Keck School of Medicine at USC

Giselle González

Giselle González

Student Physician and Advocate/Community Organizer

Dr. Greetchen Díaz Muñoz

Dr. Greetchen Díaz Muñoz

Scientist, educator, communicator & STEM advocate.

Dr. G. Flores

Dr. G. Flores

Associate Professor Department of Chicano/Latino Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies

Roselin Rosario-Meléndez Ph.D.

Roselin Rosario-Meléndez Ph.D.

Polymer Chemistry Doctor at L’Oreal USA and Inventor

Jennifer Cabrera @academiclatina

Jennifer Cabrera @academiclatina

Proud daughter of Mexican immigrants pursuing a PhD in Sociology with an emphasis in Chicano/Latino studies

Jesse Garcia Castillo

Jesse Garcia Castillo

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology PhD Bound

Dr. Romero-Olivares

Dr. Romero-Olivares

Soil Microbiologist, Assistant Professor, and Principal Investigator at Soil Microbial Ecology Lab

Carolina Valdivia

Carolina Valdivia

Doctoral candidate in Education at Harvard University

Jorge Campos

Jorge Campos

Milken Scholar Harvard College, B.S. Economics

Lisette Elena Melendez

Lisette Elena Melendez

Intern supporting NASA Earth Science & the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) Task Force

Dr. Juana Mora

Dr. Juana Mora

Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Political Science

Victor H. Rodríguez

Victor H. Rodríguez

Texas A&M School of Medicine | Public Health Advocate | Mentor

Yvonne Munoz

Yvonne Munoz

Higher Education Senior Analyst at The Education Trust - West

Karla Molina

Karla Molina

Scientist | UNR Biochemistry/Molecular Microbiology & Immunology Major

Julia Cordero

Julia Cordero

Major: Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Roberto Tejada Pursuing Ph.D. in Astrophysics at Princeton

Daniela Delgado, MD

Daniela Delgado, MD

Primary Care Physician Harvard Medical School Graduate and Paul and Daisy Soros Fellow

Julio Pimentel

Julio Pimentel

Cancer Biology PhD Student at Wayne State University School of Medicine

Gabrielle Meza

Gabrielle Meza

Senior year at UC Berkeley Majoring in Genetic & Plant Biology Ph.D. Candidate

Dr. Fabian Rivera-Chavez

Dr. Fabian Rivera-Chavez

B.S in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology Ph.D. in Microbiology

Dr. Yadira Perez Paramo

Dr. Yadira Perez Paramo

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Alejandro Garcia

Alejandro Garcia

Pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has earned a BA in Physics and Astronomy

Jennifer Cabrera

Jennifer Cabrera

Doctoral fellow in STEM Education and Learning Research at UCI School of Education

Adrian H. Huerta, Ph.D.

Adrian H. Huerta, Ph.D.

Researcher, Author, and Assistant Professor of Education in the Rossier School of Education at USC

Markita del Carpio Landry, PhD

Markita del Carpio Landry, PhD

Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Nora Naranjo

Nora Naranjo

Process Invention Engineer at Facebook Reality Labs

Maria Gabriela Sanchez, MD

Maria Gabriela Sanchez, MD

Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Xochitl Guadalupe Cruz Lopez

Xochitl Guadalupe Cruz Lopez

Built solar water heater and won Mexican Science Award.

Dr. Frank Rubio

Dr. Frank Rubio

Selected by NASA to join Astronaut Candidate Class He is a board certified family physician and flight surgeon

Kat Echazarreta

Kat Echazarreta

Electrical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Currently working on the Europa Clipper mission

Juan Maldonado

Juan Maldonado

PhD graduate student at Purdue Studying Aeronautics & Astronautics

Christian Alcalá

Christian Alcalá

3rd Grade Public School Teacher Alumni in Action at InnerCity Struggle

Michelle Poler

Michelle Poler

Creative and passionate social entrepreneur, fear facer, and branding strategist.

Dr. Jessica Morales-Chicas

Dr. Jessica Morales-Chicas

PhD in Education, UCLA Interests in Ethnic Diversity, Child Development, Math, & STEM

Dr. Stephen AguiIar

Dr. Stephen AguiIar

Assistant Professor of Education - USC

José Omar Castellón

José Omar Castellón

Ph.D. Candidate studying Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology at UCLA

Maricela F. Cruz

Maricela F. Cruz

Scientist - Ph.D. in Statistics, University of California Irvine

Mr. Chris Estrada

Mr. Chris Estrada

Integrated Math 3 Teacher Teacher of the Year Recipient

Lilliam Rivera

Lilliam Rivera

Award-winning writer and author of the young adult novels

Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Astronaut, engineer, and first Latina in space. Are you next?

Vanessa Calderon

Vanessa Calderon

Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology and Master of Public Health at the University of Southern California Alumni in Action at InnerCity Struggle

Noramay Cadena

Noramay Cadena

Managing Partner at Make in LA Capital Co-founder & Advisor at Latinas in STEM Foundation

Bianca Vasquez

Bianca Vasquez

Mechanical Engineering Student at Santa Barbara City College Founder of Society of Women in Space Exploration

Rubi Sanchez

Rubi Sanchez

Co-Founder & CEO of Cocoon Cam Tech Industry UC Berkeley Interdisciplinary Studies

Jocelyn Pineda

Jocelyn Pineda

Winner of Extraordinary Acts of Service Award at CSUF

Edith De La Paz

Edith De La Paz

Dedicated volunteer as a Peer Health Educator and mentor. Honors student majoring in Anthropology and Psychology

Monica Banks

Monica Banks

Supports Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation team at Southern California Grantmakers

Stephanie Castellanos

Stephanie Castellanos

Co-Founder of the Coalition for Diverse Educators (C4DE.ORG)

Jomayra Herrera

Jomayra Herrera

Analyst of Education Investments at Emerson Collective

Eliana Murillo

Eliana Murillo

Founder of multicultural marketing at Google

Alfredo Avila

Alfredo Avila

Electrical Engineer Student

Studying Mechanical Engineering at UCSB

Jessica De la Cruz

Jessica De la Cruz

NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Vanessa Coria

Vanessa Coria

Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student

Alejandra Rios

Alejandra Rios

Master of Science in Physics at Cal State LA PhD Bound

Dr. Paz Oliverez

Dr. Paz Oliverez

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at CSU Stanislaus

Evelyn Hernandez

Evelyn Hernandez

Environmental Science Major

Madeline Salazar

Madeline Salazar

Advanced Manufacturing & Technologies Engineer at Northrop Grumman

Jessica Leon

Jessica Leon

Bioengineer Major at UCR Leadership-In-Action Competition Winner

Esteban Abeyta wins SACNAS award

Esteban Abeyta wins SACNAS award

Esteban Abeyta wins Award for research presentation in Biochemistry

Adrian Trinidad

Adrian Trinidad

From Community College To PhD at USC

Mayra Martinez

Mayra Martinez

Major: Clinical Science and Psychology Student Ambassador and Leader PhD Bound

Adrian Salguero

Adrian Salguero

PhD student in Computer Science

Alejandra-Casillas, MD

Alejandra-Casillas, MD

Practices primary care at UCLA and teaches UCLA medical students internal medicine

Milly Rodriguez

Milly Rodriguez

President of USC’s SHPE chapter Major: Civil Engineer Emphasis in Building Science

Diana Valenzuela

Diana Valenzuela

Industrial & Systems Engineer at Edison USC Grad

Gabriela Farfan

Gabriela Farfan

Undergrad degree in Geological and Environmental sciences at Stanford University PhD Candidate at MIT

Luisa Fernanda Castillo

Luisa Fernanda Castillo

Major: Chemistry | Minor: Anthropology BUILDing Scholar Aiming at Doctorate in Archaeology

Gilbert Carranza

Gilbert Carranza

Gilbert Carranza Major: Electrical Engineering Focus: 3D Electrical Circuits & Printing

Felipe Hernandez

Felipe Hernandez

Major: Civil Engineering

Bernardette Pinetta

Bernardette Pinetta

Majored in Political Science & Minor in Education @ UCLA Pursuing Ph.D. in Education & Psychology

Miguel Fraga

Miguel Fraga

Environmental Engineering Research Assistant President of Engineers for a Sustainable World at UTEP

Luis M. Campos, Ph.D

Luis M. Campos, Ph.D

Associate Professor in the Dept. of Chemistry at Columbia University Ph.D. from the Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UCLA B.S. in Chemistry from CSU Dominguez Hills

Roy Contreras

Roy Contreras

Senior Director of Games Production, Nickelodeon

Aileen A. Tapia

Aileen A. Tapia

Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering National Undergraduate Representative of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Kearstie Hernandez

Kearstie Hernandez

High School Chemistry Teacher MA in Teaching, USC

Clarissa Aguirre

Clarissa Aguirre

Major: Metallurgical Engineering Member of: Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)

Dr. Verónica Nelly Vélez

Dr. Verónica Nelly Vélez

Assistant Professor and Director of the Education and Social Justice Minor at Western Washington University

Erik Morales

Erik Morales

Majoring in Electrical Engineering Director of Student Affairs at CSUN

Dr. Vanessa Salcedo MD

Dr. Vanessa Salcedo MD

Director of Community Health and a practicing pediatrician at Union Community Health Center in Bronx, NY

Dr. Ana Nogales

Dr. Ana Nogales

Psychologist & Founder of Nogales Psychological Counseling, Inc. & Casa de la Familia

Alejandro Martinez

Alejandro Martinez

SHPE CSUN - President Majoring in Computer Science

Maria Escamilla

Maria Escamilla

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry PhD Bound

Estefanía Ortiz

Estefanía Ortiz

Founder of Latin@ Coder Summit Studying Computer Science at Stanford University

Andrew Rosales

Andrew Rosales

First Generation Med student at USC

Angelica Inguanzo

Angelica Inguanzo

Coder Frontend engineer at YouTube Go

Alberto Avalos

Alberto Avalos

Major: Political Science UC Santa Barbara Innovation & Technology Program Manager at Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Natalia Oberti Noguera

Natalia Oberti Noguera

Founder & CEO of Pipeline Angels BA in Comparative Literature & Economics from Yale

Laura I. Gomez

Laura I. Gomez

CEO and Founder of Atipica Bachelor’s from University of California, Berkeley Master’s from University of California, San Diego.

Rebecca Garcia

Rebecca Garcia

Co-founder of CoderDojo NYC Program Manager at Microsoft

Geoffrey Krampitz. MD, PhD

Geoffrey Krampitz. MD, PhD

Surgery Resident at Stanford Hospital & Clinics

Cathy Amaya

Cathy Amaya

Third-year graduate student in the Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry Department at Yale University

Ingrid Vazquez Solis, PhD

Ingrid Vazquez Solis, PhD

B.A. in Linguistics and Psychology from UCLA

Denisse Rojas Marquez

Denisse Rojas Marquez

Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of young achievers MD in Route

Julissa Ramirez

Julissa Ramirez

Engineer Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Honoree & Gente’s Choice Award Winner

Marcos Mejia

Marcos Mejia

Product Designer, Facebook Tech Field Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Patricia Millán

Patricia Millán

B.S. Mathematics & Statistics Data Analyst in Tech field

Alejandra Fuentes

Alejandra Fuentes

Studying Biomedical Engineering at USC

Beatriz Sosa-Prado

Beatriz Sosa-Prado

PhD student in Public Health at the University of California, Merced

J. Ruben Rodriguez, MD

J. Ruben Rodriguez, MD

We're looking to find Latino/a role models to celebrate them and bring visibility to their awesomeness on the global STAGE!!

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