Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
The national Association Latino Professional For America (ALPFA) was established as a non-profit organization in 1972 when Gilberto Vasquez decided to address the lack of opportunities and visibility for Latinos and Hispanics in their industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing organization with 160 active professional chapters and serve more than 45 student chapters.
Since launching in 2018, our University of Utah Chapter has proudly served the students in our community.
2023-24 Team
Leadership Team
- Ruth Esperanza Khan, President
- Michael Vargas, Vice President
- Dayanna Ugalde Meyer, Director of Finance
- Edith Molina, Director of Marketing
- Enrique Nathen Arias, Assitant Director of Marketing
- Miranda De Antunano, Director of Events
- Karyme Chacon-Armendariz, Assistant Director of Events
- Jazmine Miramontes, Director of Outreach
- Tiffany Palacios, Assistant Director of Outreach
- Janet Ramirez, Director of Research & Opportunity
- Jasmine Aguilar Lopez, Assistant Director of Research & Opportunity
- Enersto Bustillo II, Board Member of Professional Development
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance members’ leadership skills and instill integrity, credibility, and ethics, vital to business-related professions. ALPFA’s members and partners are united in our commitment to seven shared core values – professional growth, integrity, culture, relationship building, service, inclusiveness, and teamwork.
