Conexiones
The mission of the Conexiones is to support purposeful, lifelong relationships among Grinnell’s Latinx/e Alumni, and between the Latinx/e Alumni and College communities.
Our guiding goals are:
- To increase visibility of the Latinx/e identity amongst the alumni network
- To facilitate connections between Latinx/e alumni and campus
- To facilitate connections between Latinx/e alumni and each other
- To facilitate experiences that allow us to connect to and understand our diverse heritage
Conexiones leadership
Co-chairs
Jasmine Sanchez ’10 and Luis Hernandez ’15
Working group
Adam Aguirre ’06, Yesenia Ayala ’18, Andrés Chang ’05, Jasmine Gerritsen ’16, Graciela Guzmán ’11, Grisel Hernandez ’17, Karo Marquez-Gil ’17, Melina Rivera ’07, Ben Rodriguez ’98, Enrique Rueda ’20, and Zelle Tenorio ’17
We are looking for leaders. Email Sarah Smith-Benanti if you would like to join our bimonthly Zoom planning meetings.
What is an affinity group?
Affinity groups create space for Grinnellians of shared identities to connect on meaningful levels beyond the traditional class and regional structure. Conexiones will increase opportunities for you to get involved and meet other Latinx/e Grinnellians, foster a sense of community, build a medium through which you can network and share information and resources, engage in relevant, targeted fundraising activities, and create a sense of community and shared values.
Conexiones will create spaces where you can share your stories with each other and students, and add to the collective narrative of the College.
Conexiones will not only create another avenue for you to engage with each other and the College but, through your participation, will strengthen the College’s mission by fostering bonds between yourself and the campus.