Latino Faculty and Staff Association

Mission Statement

The Latino Faculty & Staff Association is an educational organization whose purpose is to be an advocate for the Latino issues in higher education which also includes the educational welfare and advancement of the Latino community. Our Goal is to promote the social and cultural dimensions of Latino history, heritage, and culture as it relates to education.

Executive Board

Position Name Contact
President LaShun Davis lashun.s.davis@fresnocitycollege.edu
Vice President (President Elect) Lori Natal lori.natal@fresnocitycollege.edu
Secretary Karina Lara karina.lara@fresnocitycollege.edu
Treasurer Virginia Beamer virginia.beamer@fresnocitycollege.edu
Past President Dr. Angelica Gil angelica.gil@fresnocitycollege.edu

LFSA Pláticas - Fall 2025

Join us for the return of LFSA Pláticas! All are welcome to attend.

What are Pláticas? Platicar is to talk, to converse. occur and represent a time when friends, family, and colleagues come together to converse, listen, and share stories, thoughts, ideas with one another. It's a time to discuss and debate ideas and build community. 

All Pláticas will be held at Fresno City College in the Old Administration Building (OAB) 251 and on Zoom from 5:30pm - 7pm (Doors open at 5pm). Please keep an eye out for future announcements in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Can’t wait to have some fun Pláticas with you all!

For more information, the Zoom Link, or general questions email us at fcclatino@fresnocitycollege.edu

Membership and Meetings

Membership is open to all Fresno City College and SCCCD employees and retirees. Annual membership dues can be paid by completing the voluntary payroll deduction form.

Meetings generally take place at 12pm on the third Friday of every month via Zoom unless otherwise noted.

Spring Meeting Dates:

  • February 21
  • March 21
  • April 21
  • May 21 (tentative due to Latino Graduation and/or other events

Email us at fcclatino@fresnocitycollege.edu for the Zoom Link

LFSA Voluntary Payroll Deduction Form

Student Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships. There are several LFSA-supported scholarships available through the FCC Scholarship Office.

  • Latino Scholarships
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
  • CSU Fresno Scholarship Information
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

Apply for Scholarships

Latino Graduation Celebration

The Latino Graduation Celebration is a bilingual/bicultural event which celebrates the accomplishments of students who have completed all transfer, degree, and certificate requirements for the current academic year.

To learn more and participate in the celebration, visit the Latino Graduation webpage.

Stay tuned for the 2025 Latino Graduation Celebration! 

Latino Graduation Webpage

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