CLS History    

    The Coalition of Latino/a Scholars (CLS) was founded in Spring 2001 by a group of Latino/a students
    that felt the need to address interests and concerns of the Latino/a community at Teachers College.
    CLS is composed of a diverse group of students that come from various backgrounds and career
    interests. We provide a culturally rich environment that promotes our diverse heritage and successes of
    Latinos/as in the United States and across all continents.

    "Young Latinos and kids of color don't get the
    message that it's okay to be proud of your
    culture and your background. You can be proud
    of traditions, community, and have a 'sense of
    being' in that cultural community. You can and
    should be proud of that connection."

    -Magui Rubalcava, Philanthropist

    Past CLS Leaders

    2008-2009  Jasmine Alvarez (jea2118@columbia.edu)
                         Marilyn Ampuero (mca2128@columbia.edu)

    2007-2008  Olga Rodríguez (or2125@columbia.edu)
                         Jessica Cruz (jc2877@columbia.edu)

    2006-2007  Victor R. Quiñones Guerra (vrq1@columbia.edu)
                         Isabel Martínez (im2025@columbia.edu)

    2005-2006  Manuel A. Huerta (mah2124@columbia..edu)
                         Mely Romero Celis (melycelis@yahoo.com)

    2004-2005  N/A

    2003-2004  Renata Gutierez (rr2186@columbia.edu)
                         Nathalie Vallieres (nv2112@columbia.edu)

    2002-2003  N/A

    2001-2002  Sandra Gonzalez (samdritalou@hotmail.com)