Join HLPA on Pitt Commons
HLPA is a professional network for Hispanic Latino/a faculty, staff and allies at the University of Pittsburgh. As we continually work to serve as a resource for our community members, HLPA is committed to advancing three primary goals.
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Build Community
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Provide a forum for understanding issues of concern to our Hispanic/Latinx community where faculty and staff from across the different schools, centers, institutes and campuses can come together, connect with peers, and develop meaningful relationships with colleagues across the University.
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Build networks with other formal organizations and groups whose mission is also to help Hispanic and Latino faculty and staff feel welcomed and included in the life of our University.
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Advance Professional Development
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Provide platforms to explore current local and world events and its effects on our community’s professional life.
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Host conversations and training to advance professional skillsets of our community members.
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Mentorship
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Assist in Pitt’s recruitment and retention of Hispanic/Latinx students, faculty and staff.
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Rely on the expertise of our community members and alumni to provide opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students to seek out and connect with prospective professional mentors across campus.
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Connect senior leaders, seasoned professionals and experts across campus with recent hires and younger professionals seeking workplace mentorship and/or advice.
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Board Members
Ariel C. Armony (Executive Sponsor), ARMONY@pitt.edu
Doreen Hernandez (Chair-Staff), EDOREEN@pitt.edu
Belkys Torres (Chair-Faculty), BTORRES@pitt.edu
Tom Davis (Vice-Chair, Strategic and Mentoring Programs) tom.davis@katz.pitt.edu