Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

It's that time! 🏆 Nominations are open for the 2nd Annual HLAA Conference Awards and we want to hear from you.

Who in our Harvard Latino community has inspired you, or made you proud? A faculty member, an alum, or a community leader, be sure to nominate them before July 24.

All categories + details visit our website.
www.harvardlatinoalumni.com/conferenceawards

05/15/2026

HLAA is proud to endorse Salvo Arena, managing Partner NY, Co-Head of the Private Equity Practice, and Head of the International Practice at Chiomenti, Milan, Italy, for the Harvard Board of Overseers.

From his academic roots at the University of Catania to his extensive leadership within the Harvard Alumni Association—including serving as President of HLSA NY—Salvo bridges markets and communities across Europe and the US. Recognized with the prestigious Harvard Law School Association Award in 2025, his journey inspires the next generation of global legal leaders and innovators.

Election Deadline: May 19, 5:00 PM EST
Eligibility: Harvard degree holders
Voting: Online or paper ballot distributed by Harvard University

Learn more about Salvo Arena
https://elections.harvard.edu/

05/14/2026

Heading to Cambridge for Harvard Alumni Day?

Stop by and say hi! We’re hosting a casual HLAA gathering for alumni and allies to reconnect in person. Come meet our board members, chat with fellow Latino alumni, and enjoy some light refreshments (non-alcoholic, first-come, first-served!). It’s a flexible, drop-in format, so feel free to swing by whenever you can. We can’t wait to see you there!

Date: June 5
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM ET
Location: Tenoch Mexican, Harvard Square

Register to let us know you’re coming via the link in our bio.

05/13/2026

Harvard's Latinx graduating students will walk across the stage soon; celebrating their roots, their families, and everything it took to get here.

This year's celebration is May 27 at First Church in Cambridge, sponsored by .

If this tradition has ever meant something to you, consider giving back. Your donation helps make this moment possible for the next generation. 🤍

Link to contribute.
https://lnkd.in/eAZTyf8v

05/04/2026

Join us in congratulating Lenica Morales Valenzuela, AB '15, on her election as Executive Vice President of the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA). In this role, Lenica will partner with re-elected President Aldo Martinez to advance HLAA's mission of building, strengthening, and sustaining a vibrant network and sense of community among current and future Harvard alumni who identify as Latino/a/x/e.

A first-generation Guatemalan-American, Lenica has built her career at the intersection of frontier technology, global policy, and social impact. She currently serves as Director of Consulting Services at The Wicks Group (TWG), where she leads high-impact international aviation engagements—advising foreign civil aviation authorities and government ministries on safety oversight, regulatory compliance, and market access across emerging markets.

Previously, Lenica served as Director in International Aviation Regulatory Affairs at Zipline International, where she secured global regulatory approvals to scale drone-based medical delivery systems—expanding access to life-saving healthcare. Prior to Zipline, she was an International Project Manager at ICON, where she led the completion of the world's first 3D-printed neighborhood in southern Mexico, advancing innovative housing solutions for vulnerable communities.

Lenica holds an A.B. in Romance Languages and Literatures with a secondary in Archaeology from Harvard University, where she graduated with honors, and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Stanford University.
We look forward to Lenica's continued leadership and impact in this expanded role at HLAA."

04/24/2026

Join us for a networking reception surrounded by Ed Rocha's art

Edward Rocha is a Latinx, q***r artist whose abstract paintings translate neurodivergence and Tejano rhythms into kinetic, "imperfectly perfect" compositions.

RSVP
https://www.edwardrochaart.com/event-details/noche-latina-closing-reception

04/21/2026

Join us in a HLAA Alumni Connection Brunch with LiFT.

Harvard Latinx in Finance and Technology (LiFT) is excited to host an Alumni Connection Brunch—an opportunity for HLAA members to connect with current undergraduate students.

Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 12pm - 2pm (EST)
Location: Harvard University

If you are interested in participating, please complete the form by April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm and receive a confirmation email with events details on April 21st.

Survey Link in Bio

04/20/2026

Mariachi Véritas de Harvard presents: “Serenata de Primavera,” featuring and , Tickets are now available for purchase !

- April 24, 2026
- 8:00 pm
- Lowell Lecture Hall
-️ $7

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY
linktr.ee/mariachiveritas

04/19/2026

Join us in a HLAA Alumni Connection Brunch with LiFT.

Harvard Latinx in Finance and Technology (LiFT) is excited to host an Alumni Connection Brunch—an opportunity for HLAA members to connect with current undergraduate students.

Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 12pm - 2pm (EST)
Location: Harvard University

If you are interested in participating, please complete the form by April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm and receive a confirmation email with events details on April 21st.

Survey link in Bio