Alumni - UF Center for Latin American Studies UF Center for Latin American Studies UF Center for Latin American Studies About Our History Governance Faculty Resources Contributing to the Center People Center-Based Faculty Affiliate Faculty MALAS Students Center Staff Visiting & Research Scholars Faculty Advisory Council History of Directors Charles Wood Thesis Award Winners Academics Why LAS? Graduate Programs Undergraduate Programs LAS Specializations LAS Courses Cross-Listing Policies Student Funding Academic & Funding Forms Study Abroad Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI) Outreach K-16 Professional Development Teacher Resources Virtual Exchange Library Travel Grants Cultural Events Language & Careers Program Highlights Latin American and Caribbean Collection Latin American Business Environment (LABE) International Ethnography Lab Master's in Development Practice Tropical Conservation & Development News & Events Calendar of events Event support request form Annual conference Stories from the Center The Latinamericanist Sign up for our email newsletters Alumni Alumni profiles LAS Alumni Awards Alumni update form LAS Alumni Board Alumni roll call Make a donation! Make a Gift! Academic Programs Prospective Students Directory Calendar of Events Blog Welcome to UF-LAS Welcome to UF-LAS Prospective Students Current Students Alumni Our Alumni Our alumni are an integral part of the academic and professional community of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies experts around the globe. We strive to build a strong network between current students and our alumni. If you're an alum, stay connected with the Center and help us forge the next generation of Center alumni! Fill out our Alumni Update Form here and let us know what's going on with you. ALUMNI STORIES Three Center alumni return to lead global career readiness sessions Alumni shared expertise from academia, business, and government experience MALAS alum Nancy Kinnally lends skills to non-profit working to reunite Chilean families Pro bono public relations work crucial to furthering Connecting Roots's mission MALAS alumna recognized for teacher development efforts in Haiti Bertrhude Albert’s organization P4H Global enacts community-centered approach to redefine aid in her home country Get involved with the Center! While we always appreciate monetary donations, there are other ways to give back to the Center! Our alumni have invaluable expertise and experience to share with our students. If you’re a Center alum interested in student engagement or mentorship, learn more about ways to contribute to the Center. Discover ways to get involved with our students! Alumni Profiles Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature of Latin American Studies, our alumni are spread across the world, in a wide range of fields and industries. Each one has a unique story of how Latin American Studies and their education at the Center shaped them. We interview our alumni regularly to learn more about how Latin American Studies supports career, intellectual, and personal development. Meet some of our alumni LAS ALUMNI AWARDS Each year, we recognize two of our alumni by awarding the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and the Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award. The awards honor Center alumni whose achievements positively reflect the goals, principles, and philosophy of the Center and the field of Latin American Studies. LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT A NOMINATION! LAS Alumni Board Our Alumni Board is composed of alumni who have focused on Latin America during their studies or in their professional careers after graduating from UF. The Board serves to cultivate relationships between our alumni and the Center, strengthen the Center’s programming, raise the profile of the Center, and assist in acquiring the resources needed to accomplish those goals. Meet our Alumni Board members Make a Gift! Donations to the Center help strengthen our academic programs by funding scholarships and enhancing the quality of research, teaching and outreach in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino studies at the University of Florida. Your gifts will not only provide financial support for our students but will also help enhance the quality of teaching at the Center. Make a Gift! Apply Now Make A Gift Events University of Florida University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 UF Operator: (352) 392-3261 Resources UF Home ONE.UF Webmail MyUFL E-Learning Directory Campus Weather Campus Map Student Tours Academic Calendar Campus Events Disability Services Quick Links Apply to the Program LAS Faculty Directory Student Funding LAS Courses