Undocumented Immigrants and Allies

Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Undocumented Immigrants and Allies

The UIAKC aims to engage higher education and student affairs professionals in social discourse and action that centers undocumented students and professionals. We aim to share information, knowledge, practical resources, and research about, with, and for undocumented students, students from mixed-immigration status families, and undocumented professionals in higher education.

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Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Undocumented Immigrants & Allies Knowledge Community (UIAKC)! I am excited to collaborate with you to support undocumented students and professionals. Follow us on social media (Facebook and Twitter) and connect with us at the regional and national conferences. Sign up for our e-mail listserv on your member profile. I look forward to advocating with you!

Alonso R. Reyna Rivarola

Chair, UIAKC

Director, PACE Programs
Salt Lake Community College

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About

The UIAKC aims to engage higher education and student affairs professionals in social discourse and action that centers undocumented students and professionals. We aim to share information, knowledge, practical resources, and research about, with, and for undocumented students, students from mixed-immigration status families, and undocumented professionals in higher education.

Vision

The UIAKC seeks to bring about societal transformation where educational access, opportunity, and success exist regardless of immigration status. 

Mission

Our mission is to equip the higher education community to support undocumented students and professionals (with and without DACA) through advocacy, education, and empowerment.

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Leadership Team

Alonso R. Reyna Rivarola

Chair, UIAKC

Director, PACE Programs
Salt Lake Community College

[email protected]

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Jesus Cisneros

Past Chair, UIAKC (2020-2022)

Associate Professor
University of Texas at El Paso

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Marcelo Juica

Region 1 Representative, UIA KC

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Albert Lee

Region 2 Representative


CUNY BMCC

Cinthya Salazar

Region 3 Representative, UIA KC

Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University

Tiffany Chen

Region IV-East Representative


Michigan State University

Stephanie Garibo

Region VI Representative, UIA KC


University of Redlands

Diana Valdivia

Founding Co-Chair, UIAKC (2016-2018)

Laura Bohorquez

Founding Co-Chair, UIAKC (2016-2018)

Director, AB540 and Undocumented Student Center
University of California, Davis

Jairo Leon

Co-Chair, UIAKC (2018-2020)


California State University, San Bernardino

Valeria Garcia

Past Chair, UIAKC (2018-2020)

Director, Undocumented Student Programs
University of California, Los Angeles

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Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Also, be sure to subscribe to our Listserv by clicking “My NASPA Engagement” and selecting “Undocumented Immigrants and Allies” in your NASPA profile.

Events

One of the best resources available to you is the wide range of professional development opportunities available through NASPA. This list contains hosted events, workshops, and webinars that we plan and manage, as well as some related events hosted by the NASPA Central Office or other NASPA Constituent Groups. To see a full listing of NASPA events, please see the Events page.