10/13/2026
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, the Latin Alumni Network would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize our incredible members! 🎉
We are proud to highlight the individuals who help make our LAN community so special. Through their unique stories, cultural roots, accomplishments, and commitment to giving back, they continue to inspire and strengthen our CPP Bronco community.
Join us in giving a special shout-out to our members as we celebrate the culture, traditions, and experiences that have helped shape who they are today. 💚💛
¡Juntos celebramos nuestra cultura, comunidad y orgullo! 🌟
Lupe Ruiz, MBA
President, Cal Poly Pomona Latin Alumni Network
1. My upbringing instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, family,education, and service to others. Those values continue to shape how I lead, build relationships, and look for ways to create opportunities and make a meaningful difference in my community.
2. I serve because I believe in the power of connection, representation, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. I want to help strengthen the bridge between CPP alumni, students, and the broader community while leaving a legacy of service and lasting impact.
3. Be open to where your journey takes you, invest in relationships, and remember that your path does not have to be linear to be meaningful.
“Legacy starts with me.”
Dr. Martin P. Mercado
Vice President, Cal Poly Pomona Latin Alumni Network
1. My culture and values have instilled in me a deep commitment to family, education, service, perseverance, and compassion. They continue to shape how I lead by honoring my background, while working to create opportunities and strengthen communities for those who follow. If I am where I am today (and where I am going), it is because of the many people who have guided, helped, mentored and inspired me.
2. I serve because I believe education and mentorship can transform the trajectory of individuals, families, and communities. As a CPP alumnus, I want to help strengthen the bridge between students and alumni while expanding access to mentorship, professional development, finan
