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UCI-OC Alliance Members
The UCI-OC Alliance is comprised of business community leaders associated with various industries and professional and community organizations. It is through these diverse and wide-ranging connections in banking and finance, biotech, policy and government, education, healthcare, the arts, business and law sectors among others that help to shape and drive our strategic focus and mission forward.
Alliance members serve as ambassadors for UC Irvine Latino/a initiatives and programs, raising awareness and expanding engagement throughout Orange County and beyond. UCI-OC Alliance Campus Liaisons and Alliance members meet on a regular basis, and UCI-OC Alliance members are encouraged to share insights about enriching the campus Latino/a priorities, programs and events. Eligibility for membership is based on both a commitment to fortifying relations between the university and the community and potential contributions to campus priorities.
The UCI-OC Alliance Campus Liaisons are university leaders who provide vital connection to the programs at UC Irvine. With their professional experience, they ensure that the alliance is effective and stays aligned with university priorities.
UCI-OC Alliance Members
![Monica-Alfaro-Welling Monica Alfaro Welling](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Monica-Alfaro-Welling-square.jpg)
Monica Alfaro Welling
Atheln, Inc.
![John-Amador John Amador](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/John-Amador-square.jpg)
John Amador
US Bank
![Joel-Ayala Joel Ayala](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Joel-Ayala-square.jpg)
Joel Ayala
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
![Pamina-Barkow Pamina Barkow](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Pamina-Barkow-square.jpg)
Pamina Barkow
PI Medical Partners
![Roberto-Basualdo Roberto Basualdo](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Roberto-Basualdo-square.jpg)
Roberto Basualdo
PwC
![jcalgano Juan Carlos Calcagno, Ph.D](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/jcalgano-square.jpg)
Juan Carlos Calcagno, Ph.D
MUFG
![Daniel-Campos Daniel Campos](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Daniel-Campos-square.jpg)
Daniel Campos
London Consulting Group USA West
![David-Chavez-1 David Chavez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/David-Chavez-1-square.jpg)
David Chavez
Comerica Bank
![Monique-Daviss Monique Daviss](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Monique-Daviss-square.jpg)
Monique Daviss
El Sol Science & Arts Academy
![Alex-Esparza Alex Esparza](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Alex-Esparza-square.jpg)
Alex Esparza
Southern California Edison
![Jason-Fernandez Jason Fernandez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Jason-Fernandez-square.jpg)
Jason Fernandez
Pacific Life Insurance Company
![Fred-Flores Fred Flores](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Fred-Flores-square.jpg)
Fred Flores
Medica
![Reuben-Franco Reuben Franco](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Reuben-Franco-square.jpg)
Reuben Franco
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
![Don-Garcia Don Garcia](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Don-Garcia-square.jpg)
Don Garcia
Pinnacle Consulting Group
![Juan-Garcia-600x600 Juan Garcia](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Juan-Garcia-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Juan Garcia
Northgate Market
![Evelyn-Gonzalez Evelyn Gonzalez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Evelyn-Gonzalez-square.jpg)
Evelyn Gonzalez
Northgate Markets
![Monica-Guillena-600x600 Monica Guillena](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Monica-Guillena-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Monica Guillena
Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)
![Arnold-Gutierrez Arnold Gutierrez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Arnold-Gutierrez-square.jpg)
Arnold Gutierrez, Ph.D.
Fast Track CMC Consulting
![SLOPEZ-Head-Shot-2024-01-16--(2) Sara Lopez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/SLOPEZ-Head-Shot-2024-01-16-2-square.jpg)
Sarah López, M.D., MBA
Zócalo Health
![Susie-Lopez-Guerra Susie López-Guerra, Ed.D.](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Susie-Lopez-Guerra-square.jpg)
Susie López-Guerra, Ed.D.
National Center on Education and the Economy
![Ivan-Lugo Ivan Lugo Cardona](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Ivan-Lugo-square.jpg)
Ivan Lugo Cardona
Edwards Life Sciences
![Ernest-Miranda Ernest Miranda](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Ernest-Miranda-square.jpg)
Ernest Miranda
Baker Tilly
![Luis-Morales Luis Morales](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Luis-Morales-square.jpg)
Luis Morales
Merlin Acquisitions Corp.
![Fernando-Niebla J Fernando Niebla](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Fernando-Niebla-square.jpg)
J Fernando Niebla
International Technology Partners
![Roger-Nieves Roger Nieves](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Roger-Nieves-square.jpg)
Roger Nieves
PIMCO
![Juan Ortega Juan Ortega](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/High-Resolution_Juan-Ortega_Background-2-square.jpg)
Juan Ortega, MBA
Donald Capital
![Eloy-Oakley Eloy Oakley](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Eloy-Oakley-square.jpg)
Eloy Ortiz Oakley
College Futures Foundation
![Ingrid-Otero-Smart Ingrid Otero-Smart](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Ingrid-Otero-Smart-square.jpg)
Ingrid Otero-Smart
Casanova//McCann
![Jackie-Patterson Jacqueline Patterson](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Jackie-Patterson-square.jpg)
Jacqueline Patterson
Zephyr Rail
![Andy Paz Andy Paz](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Andy-Paz-square.png)
Andy Paz
![Adalberto-Quijada-600x600 Adalberto Quijada](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Adalberto-Quijada-600x600-1-square.jpg)
J. Adalberto Quijada
U.S. Small Business Administration
![49319-BrandonRamirezbiophoto-(1)-(1) Brandon Ramirez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/49319-BrandonRamirezbiophoto-1-1-square.jpg)
Brandon Ramirez
Hyundai Motor America
![Dr.-Diana-Ramos-Photo-(1) Diana Ramos](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Dr.-Diana-Ramos-Photo-1-square.jpg)
Diana Ramos, M.D., MPH, MBA
![Mario-Rodriguez Mario Rodriguez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Mario-Rodriguez-square.jpg)
Mario Rodriguez
Hispanic 100
![Peter-Rodriguez-600x600 Peter Rodriguez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Peter-Rodriguez-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Peter Rodriguez
Deloitte & Touche LLP
![Christina-Roman Christina Roman](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Christina-Roman-square.jpg)
Christina Roman
Experian
![Javier-Romo Javier Romo](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Javier-Romo-square.jpg)
Javier Romo
PIMCO
![Teresa-Saldivar Teresa Saldivar](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Teresa-Saldivar-square.jpg)
Teresa Saldivar
Teresa's Jewelers
![Ruben-Smith Ruben Smith](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Ruben-Smith-square.jpg)
Ruben Smith
Frost Brown Todd LLP
![Marilyn-Sutton-PREFERRED Marilyn Sutton, Ph.D.](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Marilyn-Sutton-PREFERRED-square.jpg)
Marilyn Sutton, Ph.D.
UCI Foundation
![Hon-Yolanda-Torres-600x600 Honorable Yolanda Torres](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Hon-Yolanda-Torres-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Hon. Yolanda Torres
Orange County Superior Court
![JTracy-300x300 John Tracy](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/JTracy-300x300-1-square.jpg)
John Tracy, Ph.D.
Boeing
![Sasha Tymkowicz Sasha Tymkowicz](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Sasha-Tymkowicz-square.jpg)
Sasha Tymkowicz
Tymkowicz Vidaurre, APLC
![Ernesto-Vasquez-600x600 Ernesto Vasquez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Ernesto-Vasquez-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Ernesto Vasquez
SVA Architects
![UCI-020_pp Gaddi Vasquez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/UCI-020_pp-square.jpg)
Hon. Gaddi Vasquez
Ambassador (Retired) - U.S. State Dept.
![UCi22-oc-alliance-512x512 UCI-OC Alliance logo](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/UCi22-oc-alliance-512x512-1-square.png)
Socorro Vasquez
![Photographer Pat Velasquez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Pat-Velasquez-square.jpg)
Pat Velasquez
Lupat Corporation DBA Advance Realty and Continental Financial Services
![Juan-Carlos-Velez-600x600 Juan Carlos Velez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Juan-Carlos-Velez-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Juan Carlos Velez
Edwards Lifesciences
![UCi22-oc-alliance-512x512 UCI-OC Alliance logo](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/UCi22-oc-alliance-512x512-1-square.png)
Peter Villegas
Actum
![UCI-012_pp Dean Yoost](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/UCI-012_pp-square.jpg)
Dean Yoost
UCI Foundation
![Oscar-Gonzalez-2022-600x600 Oscar Gonzalez](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Oscar-Gonzalez-2022-600x600-1-square.jpg)
Oscar Gonzalez
Northgate Gonzalez Market
UCI-OC Alliance Campus Liaisons
Special Advisor:
Frances E. Contreras, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
School of Education
Alliance Staff Leadership:
Stephanie Reyes-Tuccio, Ph.D.
Vice Provost
Office of Educational and Community Partnerships
Maria Cervantes
Executive Director
Campus Liasons
- Elsa Bugarini Yocca
Alumni Relations Manager
UCI Alumni Relations - Belinda Campos, Ph.D.
Professor, Chicano/Latino Studies, PRIME-LC, and Psychological Science - Kara Correa
Executive Director, Scholarship Programs
University Advancement - adelí durón
Director, Latinx Resource Center - Edgar J. Dormitorio '97
Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice Chancellor
Student Affairs
- Goran Matijasevic, Ph.D.
Executive Director
UCI Chief Exective Roundtable - Jose Mayorga, M.D.
Executive Director, Executive Medical Director, Family Health Center, FQHC - Neda Moayedi
Director
SAGE Scholars - Andrea Mora
Director, Basic Needs Center - Alessandra Pantano, Ph.D.
Professor of Teaching
Mathematics - Leigh Poirier
Director of Strategic Services and Operations
Divion of Career Pathways
- Maritza Salazar-Campo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Organization and Management
Paul Merage School of Business - Alberto P. Sandoval
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Community and Government Relations - Burt Alvaro Slusher
Assistant Dean, MBA and Specialty Masters Program
Paul Merage School of Business - Jennifer Smith
Executive Director of Development, Provost Initiatives
University Advancement and Alumni Relations - Charles Vega, M.D.
Clinical Professor
Family Medicine
Corporate Supporters
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![SCE Southern California Edison](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SCE.png)
![Kia Kia Motors of America](https://uciocalliance.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kia.png)
Interested in becoming a supporter or corporate partner? Contact Maria Cervantes, executive director, at maria.cervantes@uci.eduor 949-824-8381.