Hermanos Unidos
de University of California, Santa Cruz
Fuerza en la Hermandad!
Daniel Solis
Year of graduation: June 2014
Major:Politics & Economics, Education Minor
Previous (internships, jobs, etc.):Academic Advisor at GEAR UP,Peer Advisor for Programs Abroad UCSC, Program Assistant for COSMOS UCSC,Resident Advisor for COSMOS UCSC
Post-Graduation Accomplishments (Working, applying to graduate school, in graduate school, etc.):After School Program Site Director at South Valley Family YMCA, Applying to Grad School
Current cell number/work): (805) 895-2526
Current email: dsolisjr10@gmail.com
Current location: San Jose (Nor Cal)
What tools or skills has Hermanos Unidos given you that have helped after graduation?
Leadership skills, community outreach, team building, networking
How have you continued to follow the ideas of El Nuevo Hombre outside of the space?
I continue to push forward to prove the statistics wrong. I have also have become more critical of Latin@’s ideas of machismo and stereotypical gender roles.
One tip you would give to current members?
Enjoy your time as an undergrad and appreciate the education you’re receiving.
Angel Alvarez
Year of graduation: 2014
Major: Psychology , Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
Previous experiences: Resident Assistant Family Student Housing, Health Career Connections Intern: Host Organization-2nd Chance Family and Youth Services.
Post-Graduation Accomplishments:
Current Employment: School Community Coordinator-Harbor High School, Santa Cruz California.
Current Objective: Applying to Graduate School for Fall 2015. Pursuing a Masters Degree in Academic Counseling.
Current cell number/work: 559-681-1981
Current email: angelalvarez9234@gmail.com or angelalvarez@sccs.net
Current location:NorCal: City-Santa Cruz, Planning on moving to the Central Valley in summer 2015
What tools or skills has Hermanos Unidos given you that have helped after graduation?
Hermanos has given me the ability to develop effective leadership, social networking, public speaking, and time management skills. Hermanos has also given me the opportunity to volunteer and give back to the Santa Cruz community. Through Hermanos, I have been able to establish connections with other professionals in Santa Cruz County that have benefited me in gaining employment opportunities.
How have you continued to follow the ideas of El Nuevo Hombre outside of the space?
Through El Nuevo Hombre, I have gained a foundation on what it means to have confianza and a good heart (yolo cualli). El nuevo hombre has taught me to always strive to be a better man and father. I always strive to be a role model example of El nuevo hombre by treating others with hermandad y respeto. The most important thing that El nuevo hombre has showed me is to search for my cultural identity. I thank the the ideologies of El nuevo hombre, because it has pushed me to learn more about my cultural identity through indigenous teachings that have taught me who I really am.
One tip you would give to current members?
Hermanos is not a phase, but a life style. Always strive to become the ideal Hermano and nunca faltes tu palabra con tus hermanos. Remember early is on time and on time is late.
Gabriel A Sauceda
Year of graduation: 2014
Major: Philosophy
Previous (internships, jobs, etc.): Maintenance [CrownMerrill Apts], Student Services Intern at Chicano/Latino Resource Center [El Centro], Volunteer Initiative Program Intern, Teen Peer Court Intern, California State Summer for Mathematics and Science Residential Assistant, Public Relation and Outreach Chair [2014]
Post-Graduation Accomplishments: Boys and Girls Club – College and Career Access Coordinator & applying to graduate school
Current cell number/work: (831) 205-9916
Current email: gabriel.sauceda01@gmail.com
Current location: SoCal [Santa Ana]
What tools or skills has Hermanos Unidos given you that have helped after graduation?
- Developing networks and understanding the necessity of creating them
- Facilitating workshops, in other words, public speaking
- Continuously developing professionally
- Self-reflection in terms of other’s constructive criticism
How have you continued to follow the ideas of El Nuevo Hombre outside of the space?
- I still look to have conversations where I critically analyze stereotypical views of Latino men to create solutions. And that always begins with myself in how I think, speak and act. If have the chance to have dialogues about the problems we all face on a daily basis.
One tip you would give to current members?
- Do not let 4 years pass you by and you have nothing to show for it. There are many resources you have on campus from faculty to staff and they are willing to help in any way. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Have confidence in your abilities and the unique perspective you have. If you are planning on graduate school then