Los Diablos

08/14/2026

Join us as a volunteer and help our scholars build confidence and strengthen their interview skills! Your time and support will give them valuable practice as they prepare for future career interviews and internship opportunities.
Together, we can help our scholars feel prepared, confident, and ready to take the next step toward their careers.

07/26/2026

See what the next group of Los Diablos Scholars are doing this summer! ☀️

Our scholars are making the most of their summer by traveling with family and friends, working, interning, and volunteering. From gaining valuable experience to giving back to their communities, they are staying busy, growing, and making the most of every opportunity this summer!

We’re proud to see how our scholars continue to learn, grow, and make a difference wherever they go

07/25/2026

☀️ Summer Scholars in Action! 🎓

Summer is a time for growth, learning, and new opportunities! Our college scholars are making the most of their summer by working, interning, gaining valuable experience, and building skills that will help shape their futures.

We are proud to see our scholars continuing to learn, grow, and pursue opportunities that bring them closer to their goals. Their dedication and hard work are an inspiration! Look out for our next post with more of our scholars summer activities!

07/22/2026

Dr. Lattie Coor believed that education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for generations to come.
Raised in the West Valley by educators who taught migrant Spanish-speaking children, he developed an early understanding of the importance of educational access, inclusion, and service to others.

As president of Arizona State University from 1990 to 2002, Coor brought these values to his leadership. He believed that meaningful change began with listening. He regularly attended meetings of the Chicano Faculty and Staff Association, now known as the Chicano Latino Faculty and Staff Association, where he heard directly from Chicano and Latino faculty, staff, and students about the challenges and opportunities facing their communities.

These conversations brought attention to important issues, including the recruitment and retention of Chicano and Chicana faculty, the need for more Chicano and Chicana-related courses, expanded bilingual education opportunities, and greater fairness and inclusion throughout the university. Coor listened—and then acted. He supported the involvement of Chicano and Chicana faculty in faculty search committees and engaged in important discussions about equal pay for women and equity in higher education.
His commitment to inclusion was also reflected in his support for Hispanic students. During his tenure, he helped expand educational opportunities and increase Hispanic student enrollment while supporting initiatives that strengthened Chicano and Latino student organizations, including Los Diablos, HBSA, MECHA, and ASU’s Hispanic Convocation.

Coor’s commitment to building stronger communities extended beyond ASU. He co-founded the Center for the Future of Arizona and worked closely with organizations such as the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Phoenix Urban League. His leadership reflected a belief that progress is achieved when people listen to one another, open doors, and create opportunities for others.
Through his vision, humility, and willingness to turn listening into action, Lattie Coor helped make Arizona’s educational institutions and communities more inclusive!

07/09/2026

Each year, We open applications for mentors that can provide guidance and leadership to our scholars. The expectations go beyond meeting once a month to support their academia. Although we welcome all, we specifically look for mentors that have been in the following fields for more than five years: health care, psychology, kinesiology, sociology, graphic design, computer science, engineering, speech & hearing sciences, journalism, biomedical, law, or business. If this sounds like a role you are interested in championing, please join our interest list and upload your resume to be considered.

Save the Date!

8/22/2026 - ASU Los Diablos Kickoff from 9am - 3pm (ASU Tempe Campus)
This is a required event for all Los Diablos Board Members, Mentors and Scholars
Monthly Meetings (virtual): 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6pm - 6:45pm
These are required monthly meetings to discuss scholar progress, confirm monthly check-in, and share information and updates.
12/4/2026 - Annual Sam Ramirez Golf Tournament from 6am - 11am (Papago Golf Club)
This is our largest fundraiser. Participation is encouraged.

Additonal event dates and information to be provided at Kickoff.

05/13/2026

05/09/2026

Today, we celebrate more than your degrees—we celebrate your journey. Many of you are first-generation college students, pioneers in your families, carrying both the hopes of those before you and the responsibility of forging a new path.
As Hispanic scholars, your road was not always easy. There were moments when you may have felt out of place, unseen, or unsure if you truly belonged. But you proved something powerful: you do belong. You persevered, and you succeeded.
Along the way, mentorship guided you, professional development strengthened you, and the opportunity to attend college without financial burden gave you the space to focus, grow, and dream bigger. You honored those opportunities with your hard work and determination.
This achievement is not just yours—it belongs to your families, your communities, and everyone who supported you. And now, you carry the ability to change the future for those who will follow.
As you move forward, keep seeking growth, keep lifting others, and never forget the strength in your story. You are not only graduates—you are leaders, role models, and change makers!

04/24/2026

Meet Los Diablos Scholar Emily Mata.

Emily will receive her bachelor’s degree in Public Service and Public Policy, with a concentration in Law and Policy. Her studies have focused on the legal issues and policy implications within the policymaking process, with an emphasis on developing and improving policies that better serve communities.

04/24/2026

Meet Los Diablos scholar Lorenzo Martinez who will be graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Computer Science.

During his time at ASU, he was actively involved in the Sun Devil Robotics Club, where he served as a Software Team Lead. In this role, he managed the development of software for a rover designed to compete in the University Rover Challenge. This experience allowed him to strengthen both his technical and leadership skills while working on a complex, real-world engineering project.

Lorenzo is very grateful for his time at ASU, where he built a solid foundation in computer science, engineering principles, and robotics. Through both coursework and extracurricular involvement, he developed a deeper understanding of how software and hardware systems integrate in practical applications.

Looking ahead, he plans to continue pursuing opportunities in the automotive and autonomous systems space. He is also committed to expanding his knowledge independently through programs such as the University of Toronto’s self-driving car coursework, as he continues building the skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to this field.

04/24/2026

Bianca Ortiz, a Los Diablos scholar, will graduate magna cm laude with a major in Business Communications and a minor in Public Relations.

A proud member of Los Diablos for four years, Bianca is also a first-generation college student who credits the program’s learning experiences with helping her grow in confidence throughout her time at ASU. Through mentorship, she received guidance in selecting the right courses and developing the skills needed to succeed in college.

One of the highlights of Bianca’s time at ASU was a travel writing course, where she strengthened her persuasive and creative writing abilities—skills she plans to leverage as she builds a career in public relations.

After graduation, Bianca aims to pursue a career in nonprofit fundraising, where she hopes to enhance community engagement through her creativity and strong marketing insight