Attendees to check in; cafecito station available.

A visual chronology that highlights the events, organizations, processes, and people that helped seed and grow our community. This timeline preserves the history of Stanford’s Latino Community, honors our contributions, fosters solidarity within our diverse community, and engages generations of alumni.

Visit the Mercado where we will feature books by Stanford and Latino authors, artwork by local community artists, and displays highlighting Stanford programs.

Alumni writing caring letters and sharing encouraging messages to local community members going through tough times.

Tribal Blessing (5 minutes) • SLAA President welcomes attendees (5 minutes) • Summit Co-Chairs and Volunteers Introduction (5 minutes).

Icebreaker activity.

Stanford professors Camarillo and Salseda were raised in South Central LA during significant periods of racial unrest that shaped them and their research. This discussion situates the SLAA summit’s theme of Rooted in Community We Thrive within the local community and explores how they make sense of the past, their experiences, and the impact research has in understanding our shared history.

Alumni conversation focusing on the experiences of community leaders across generations and the shared values that unite us. We will explore ways of transforming generational differences into shared strength, preserving ancestral wisdom and empowering new voices.

Join us to explore the role of the writer/artist amid deportations, war, and genocide. Hear why elevating our voices in these times is essential to educate and inspire la comunidad.

Los Angeles is the global epicenter of sport, with more global sporting events happening in LA this decade than anywhere else in the world. This panel shines a light on Latina trailblazers showcasing our growing influence, bringing together athletes and community leaders creating opportunities for the next generation of Latinas in sport.

Join fellow graduate school alumni from all programs in an evening of networking and conversation over drinks and light refreshments.

A night to honor our roots at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), one of the only museums in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art — a fitting home for our first evening together. We will have exclusive access to the entire gallery.

Continental breakfast.

A curated celebration of Stanford Latino/a alumni whose accomplishments, leadership, and service have made a significant impact on our communities and professions.

The Mercado will feature books by Stanford and Latino authors, artwork by local Latino creators, and displays highlighting Stanford programs.

Welcome and programming highlights. (5 minutes)

The daughter of former farmworkers from California’s Central Valley, Amanda’s story reflects the power of opportunity, community, and a commitment to creating pathways for others. Today, Amanda leads Code for America, an organization transforming how technology and government can better serve communities.

A panel of professionals in the philanthropy space discusses how Stanford Latino Alumni can activate the 5 Ts of Generosity: Time (volunteering/service), Talent (skills/expertise), Treasure (assets/donations), Testimony (advocacy/voice), and Ties (networks/connections).

Provost Jenny Martinez will share her personal journey, provide recent updates from the Farm, engage with our alumni community, and discuss leadership opportunities for alumni at Stanford. As the 14th and first Latina Dean of Stanford Law School (2019–2023) and Stanford’s first Latina Provost, she offers a unique perspective on the transformational power of education.

Engage with prominent alumni in film and television as they recount their professional paths, highlight ongoing works, and offer perspectives on the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.

Join Professor Rose Salseda for excerpts from her short film “Ándale: The Chicano Mural Movement at Stanford,” followed by a discussion of her research into our community art collection, updates on the mural restoration, and education initiatives advanced over the past six years.

This session brings together Latino/a leaders across AI, policy, labor, education, and industry to explore the technologies shaping our world and how we ensure that our comunidad is not only included, but leading innovation.

A faculty conversation focusing on innovative research led by Stanford faculty and its impact on our community and the world — a unique opportunity to see how research drives today’s issues and tomorrow’s policies, and to support faculty initiatives.

This video celebrates our deep community roots. It highlights our comunidad, connected by a shared history and sustained by lasting friendships. Every image reflects generations of love, laughter and Stanford pride.

This panel explores the personal journeys of Latino/a leaders, the lessons of local and national service, and the current state of Latino political power. Panelists will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and next steps for community engagement and meaningful change.

This fireside chat will explore current campus developments, community priorities, critical challenges, and El Centro Chicano y Latino’s ongoing impact on the University. Join us to learn how alumni can support El Centro and show up for our community.

A closing moment where we ask you to share your thoughts and feelings about the summit, reflect on the deep strength of our community, and see what is possible when we rise together.

Thank You / Gracias.

Artistic performances by alumni and friends.

Celebrate the end of the 2026 Summit with fellow alums. Enjoy light bites and break it down on the dance floor while listening to the best throwbacks.

Our alumni and their families will come together to assemble essential personal care items like soap, toothbrushes, and socks into portable bags to distribute to local people in need.

Brunch buffet with kid-friendly options available

Moment of Reflection • A Message from SAA • Closing Remarks.

Join our book club! This month, we'll discuss Autobiography of Cotton. In her groundbreaking novel, Cristina Rivera Garza recounts her grandparents’ journey from mining towns to those same cotton fields, as it intersects with Revueltas’s life in a vivid, evocative history of cotton cultivation along the Mexico-US border. We'll meet after the Latino Alumni Summit! Please RSVP to Margaret Hernandez at margie.hernandez@stanfordalumni.org to receive the Zoom link or the physical address.