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Latinx Alumni of William & Mary (Latinx)
W&M LAUNCHES LATINX ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND ADVISORY BOARD!
The W&M Latinx alumni group consists of alumni who self-identify as Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic or Chicano who are working to create community at William & Mary. Latinx Alumni work closely with the Latin American Studies Program faculty, the Cuba Media Initiative, WMFire, the Latin-American Student Union, the Hispanic Studies faculty and other Latin-American focused campus constituencies to actively engage with William & Mary.
A team of volunteer leaders from Latinx Alumni and other alumni groups convenes throughout the year for Leadership Circles — focused, action-oriented discussions on how to better serve alumni in these communities and encourage engagement, leadership and philanthropy.

Engage through Social Media
Looking to connect with fellow alumni on social media? Be sure to like and follow the LatinX Alumni page on Facebook! You will receive updates about upcoming events and have an opportunity to make connections with alumni near and far.

Volunteer
Would you like to raise your hand to provide career advice to current students, serve on panels with fellow alumni or participate in various William & Mary events throughout the year? If so, email us to raise your hand for activities that are of interest to you!
Get Involved with Professional Networks
Does your company or organization have opportunities that would be perfect for William & Mary alumni? Are you willing to give career advice or are you embarking on a new career journey? If so, use William & Mary Alumni Professional Networks to connect with the One Tribe One Network community!
Virtual Engagement Opportunities
Exciting news for William & Mary: The university moved from a 3.5 to a 4 out of 5 on the National Campus Pride Index in 2022!

The William & Mary Latin American Student Union (LASU) invites alumni, staff, faculty, and W&M friends to use recipes from the virtual cookbook they created in 2020! Recipes include main dishes, side dishes, desserts, pictures, and stories about what the recipes mean to each contributor. Alumni interested in adding recipes can complete this survey at their earliest convenience.
Created 2020
William & Mary alumnus, Joe Carlin '78, M.B.A. '80 created a tool to assist W&M alumni in negotiating the complexities of their identities. The Identity Matrix, as he so aptly named the exercise, is a great opportunity to uncover and reflect on how your identities have developed and will continue to develop over the course of your lifetime. Please watch Joe's short introductory video before completing the identity matrix at your leisure!
Created February 2022
On-Demand Webinars
Latinx Reproductive Justice Program
Originally aired March 9, 2022
A phenomenal triumvirate of reproductive justice subject-matter experts and practitioners as guided us through a conversation on what equity-minded care looks like in Latina and Latinx communities. Topics such as community care, colonialism, colorism and class are just snippets of what this program included. The dynamic panel encouraged the audience to engage in this dialogue throughout the program!
Building Community in the Workplace
Originally aired March 3, 2022
Presented by Erika Moritsugu ’94, S. Douglas Bunch ’02, J.D. ’06, Nina Cavazos ’13, Rita Sampson ’89 and Amandeep Sidhu ’00
What does it mean to bring your whole and authentic self to work? How does diversity strengthen community in a workplace? Watch introductory remarks by alumna Erika Moritsugu ’94, senior executive in U.S. Government, followed by a discussion moderated by Erika with W&M alumni S. Douglas Bunch ’02, J.D. ’06, partner at Cohen Milstein and chairman of Global Playground, Nina Cavazos ’13, director of corporate relations at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Rita Sampson ’89, senior executive in U.S. Government, and Amandeep Sidhu ’00, partner at Winston & Strawn and co-founder of the Sikh Coalition.
Immigrant Identities in Latinx Culture
Originally aired October 13, 2021
In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month 2021, which recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others, please join William & Mary alumni in a conversation about immigration through the lens of personal narratives and academic research. Within United States culture, the social construction of identities often determines the positive and negative experiences that people will have. Alumni panelists Dimelza Gonzales-Flores ’12, M.A.Ed. ’13 and Luis Navas ’82 shared their immigrant experiences alongside sociology professor Monika Gosin whose research specializes in immigrant incorporation into U.S. society. Alexandra Flores, a William & Mary instructor and research librarian, guided the panelists and the audience through a conversation about the construction, rejection and reclamation of immigrant identities.
Asian Centennial Celebration Events
William & Mary celebrated the Asian Centennial commemorating the admission of Chen Pu-Kao '23, the first student from Asia, and celebrated the contribution of the preceding generations of students of Asian, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern descent during the 2021 - 2022 academic year. This auspicious milestone allowed us to reflect on the onset of inclusion amidst the overwhelming exclusion of African Americans from matriculating in the university.
Alumni Admission Resources
William & Mary has a growing network of alumni volunteers who remember their W&M undergraduate experiences fondly and want to help with the college admission process for prospective William & Mary students. Whether you were a first-generation student or a member of a legacy family, we hope you will join us! Have a high-school student of your own? Check out the resources offered by the W&M Alumni Association to help with the college admission process.
Upcoming Events
Stay connected and in the know about upcoming events.
Join DEI leaders from the schools of education, law and business for a book club based on the book "So you want to talk about race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Register for this EventCome join your fellow Charleston-area young alumni (class years ’06-’22) for team trivia at Two Blokes Brewing! Light appetizers will be provided, with delicious local brews available for purchase. Hope to see you there!
Register for this EventJoin W&M Washington Center D.C. Summer Session students for a networking reception to meet W&M alumni and develop critical professional development skills. Food and drink will be provided!
RSVP for this EventWho wants to pour some beer, raise some money, and rock the W&M community in Charlottesville? We will be staffing the beer/cider truck at Charlotteville’s Fridays After Five at the Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall on Friday, July 1.
Register for this EventJoin fellow William & Mary alumni, family and friends for July First Tables at Hardywood West Creek! Enjoy dinner with the W&M community in Richmond. Hardywood West Creek is a great venue with plenty of parking. We hope to see you there!
Register for this EventJoin us for our monthly Tribe Thursday at Kephi Greek Kitchen. The event is free to attend. Appetizers are provided and drinks are pay-as-you-go. Registration is not required.
More InformationJoin the Lemon Project's Geneaology Research Initiative for "Recognizing and Sharing Family Treasures" workshop with Bessida Cauthorne White on July 14 at 6 pm.
Register for this EventAre you interested in planning events and engagement opportunities for fellow William & Mary alumni, parents, family and friends? Join the W&M South Hampton Roads Leadership Team for a planning meeting for our upcoming academic year!
Register for this EventJoin fellow William & Mary alumni, parents, family and friends to read and discuss "The Art of Memoir" by Mary Karr. Feel free to attend no matter how much of the reading you've completed. Registration will be available soon.
More InformationJoin fellow William & Mary alumni, family and friends for August First Tables, dessert edition, at Gelati Celesti! Enjoy dessert with the W&M community in Richmond. Gelati Celesti has delicious ice cream and plenty of parking.
Register for this EventJoin your fellow W&M young alumni at a Vodka distillery to make new connections and enjoy the handcrafted beverages. Registration includes two drink tickets and appetizers provided.
Register for this EventFall in Williamsburg truly is a magical time to visit campus! Come home to William & Mary next October for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022.
More InformationReconnect during a pre-game tailgate with LatinX, representing Latino/a alumni. We will gather outside of the Alumni House for great food, good music and an all-around great time!
More InformationThe Museum of Chincoteague Island is proud to partner with the Island Theatre to offer a presentation by Chris Hein, Associate Professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, on the Barrier Islands.
Register for this Event
Giving Opportunities:
- LatinX Operating Fund For Alumni Engagement: This fund supports alumni events and programming that promote inclusion of the Latinx alumni community.
For more information:
- Ivana Marshall , Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement and Inclusion Initiatives
- (757) 221-7514
- immarshall@wm.edu