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About Us 

We have a general assembly of 300+ members.

Our Story

The Chicané Latiné Campus Association (CLCA) unites community, fostering professional, social, and cultural connections. Co-founded in 2015 by Alejandra Rincon and Sergio Saenz.The CLCA works in solidarity with other campus groups to uphold UCSF's PRIDE Values and Principles of Community.
 

Our Mission

  • Increase representation of faculty and staff in leadership roles.
  • Provide professional development opportunities.
  • Address issues affecting the Chicané Latiné community at UCSF.
  • Recognize the contributions and accomplishments of our community. 

 

We welcome anyone who is interested in our mission and vision. Our doors are open to all UCSF students, staff, and faculty who would like to join us.

Connecting Communidad

"Pies, ¿para qué los quiero si tengo alas pa' volar?" ("Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?")
Frida Kahlo
Artist, Surrealist, Feminist Icon, ymbol of Mexican Identity

Events 

Our events are a testament to the power of community. We sponsor and co-sponsor a variety of events, including cultural celebrations, intellectual discussions, and social gatherings, to advance UCSF's commitment to inclusivity.
 

September 2025 - Nuestra Familia Unida Social and Networking Event
May 2023 - Latine Physician's Day 
May 2025 - NALA Rematriation Ceremony
 
“We shall overcome all the barriers to our progress with a powerful spirit, a united community, and the collective celebration of our heritage.”
Leader in the Chicané movement
Dolores Huerta
Chicane/Latine Movement Leader

Leadership

Co-Chairs & Officers

Aday Godinez Robinson, BSN, PHN, RN

A founding chair of CLCA at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. She is a NICU nurse and mentor for future healthcare providers in the CHAMPS program, and founder/chair of the NICU Brave Spaces program at UCSF BCH Oakland

Cristina Fernandez

A founding chair of CLCA at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. 

She serves as UCSF BCH Oakland’s CME Coordinator since 2013. 
 

Jae Rouse Iñiguez, MSHA, MA 

Associate Chair-at-Large
Martha serves as a Program Manager in the Department of Medicine’s Hospital Medicine Division. She brings a strong background in social medicine and social welfare.

Lina Mendez, PhD

She serves as the Executive Director of the Resource Centers in the Office of Opportunity and Outreach. With nearly two decades of service at UC Davis, Lina brings extensive experience in organizing and advocacy.

Martha Okenfels-Martinez, MPH

Associate Chair-at-Large
Martha serves as a Program Manager in the Department of Medicine’s Hospital Medicine Division. She brings a strong background in social medicine and social welfare.

Marliz Copado
Associate Chair-at-Large

Marliz is a Strategic Sourcing Professional in Supply Chain Management. She has a background in business management, operations, and sustainable growth.

Campus Association Steering Committee Members

2025-2026

Stephanie Alvarez, Veronica Huerta-Alvarez, Connie Calderon-Jensen, Jeanette Castro, Fernando, Enciso-Marquez Mica, Estrada Zulma,-Finney, Mark Garcia, Ralph Gonzales, Jonathan, Menendez, Alejandra Rincon, Roberto Vargas, George Weiss

2024–2025

Alejandra Rincón, Barbara Sanchez, Roberto Ariel Vargas, George Weiss, Naomi López-Solano

Past CLCA Chairs

Lisa Leiva, MA, Veronica Nepveu, Sergio Saenz, EdD, Mario Peraza, Lisa Cisneros, Alejandra Rincón, PhD

“Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.”
Cesar Chavez
Champion of Farmworkers' Rights

Resources

These resources are part of the broader network of support for the Chicané Latiné community at UCSF. We encourage you to explore the work of our partners and find additional ways to get involved.

UCSF Latinx CoE

UCSF LMSA

O&O Resource Centers

Get Involved

General Committee Meetings, hosted by our BCH Chapter, every 2nd Friday of the month by Zoom.

Steering Committee Meetings, last Tuesday of the month by Zoom.

For more information, e-mail: [email protected]

We welcome anyone who is interested in our mission and vision. Our doors are open to all UCSF students, staff, and faculty who would like to join us.