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Amazon is the lead sponsor for Women of ALPFA in 2018

ALPFA SEATTLE 12th GALA & Student Fundraiser 

Our 12th Annual GALA and Student Aid Fundraiser was a great success! Thank you to our inspiring keynote speaker, Roxanne Martinez. We would like to also thank our partners, sponsors, volunteers and students who made this possible. We look forward to next year!
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ALPFA Success Story:
Juan Carlos Rodriguez
My ALPFA experience dates back to 2014. After establishing my academic foundations, I began to connect with the campus community. I served as the VP of Finance for ALPFA. As VP, I proudly represented ALPFA, Foster School of Business, and the University of Washington overall. Thanks to these leadership experiences, I was able to observe the growth of young members and their proactiveness on their self-development. However, two years later everything changed. ALPFA had significant issues: only five student members remained, budgets were at a deficit, and the club was about to be shut down. At this point, the new executive team, our adviser, Andy Marzano,  and I, as the new president, made it our goal to reestablish ALPFA as a top organization at the Foster School of Business. Therefore, we devised and executed various strategies for recruitment, financials, and organizational culture.     

ALPFA has made the biggest difference in my young professional career. It set the foundations for effective communication and collaborative skills. During my time at the Foster School of Business, I have also had the honor of representing the university in a number of case competitions - including the Australian Undergraduate Case Competition, ALPFA National Case Study Competition and the National Diversity Case Competition. These competitions and experiences from ALPFA allowed me to work on diverse teams, interact with students from all over the globe, and ultimately left me imbued with a greater sense of what makes a high-performing team. 

The most beneficial event that helped me the most from ALPFA was the National Convention. This is a tremendous opportunity that I highly recommend for all members. The professional development workshops and the networking with professionals and peers from around the United States are the key takeaways from my experience there. 

 ALPFA helped me obtain professional opportunities which have allowed me to become a more inclusive leader. I have had the honor to intern at a professional services organization, Ernst & Young,  for the past two summers. Most recently, I had the opportunity to work  in their Bogota, Colombia office. This was an unbelievable professional experience because I 
realized that it’s imperative to understand and embrace cultural differences, perspectives, business norms, and workplace values. I strongly believe that having this opportunity to work abroad built upon my current efforts in this arena, and afford me the chance to become a more globally minded leader.
Partner & Community Events
We are pleased to announce our new bronze sponsor, Grant Thornton.  Welcome to the ALPFA-mila!



Times are extraordinarily difficult for the Latino community. The rise in racist rhetoric, the aggressive actions of government entities, and worsening economic conditions have increased daily hardships for individuals and families in our community, including DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients.

These challenges mean that Latino-led organizations must provide higher levels of critically-needed services such as legal aid, helping people learn about immigration and citizenship rights, and nurturing new leaders.

To meet increased challenges to the Latino community, we ask that you contribute a year-end gift to the Latino community’s resilience today. Our fund helps non-profit organizations meet increased demands for service. But we need your help to continue.

Explore how last year’s donations were directly invested in Latino-led organizations to help them meet their increased demands for service and donate—generously—today.

For online donations go to www.latinocommunityfund.org/donate

BAILANDO LAS CANAS DANCE CLASSES

Un espacio donde las personas de la tercera edad, adultos mayores y los jóvenes Latinx crean una comunidad más unida, comparten el acceso a los servicios de salud y celebren la cultura Latinx a través del baile. Una serie de clases de baile culturalmente relevantes se llevaran a cabo en localidades rotativas de la comunidad en Seattle. Hay clases para adultos de todas las edades. Lo único que necesita es traer algún tipo de identificación y ganas de bailar.

A space where seniors, older adults, and Latinx youth build community, share access to health services, and celebrate Latinx culture through dance. LCF will be holding a series of culturally relevant dance classes at rotating community locations in Seattle. There are classes available for adults of all ages. All you need to bring is an identification card and energy to dance.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/892033680974998/

TOY DRIVE
 
Latino Community Fund, Unidas Seremos and Purple group are honored to support Karen Gamez (2017 Hispanic Seafair Ambassador) and Karla Najera in their efforts to brighten the holidays for local kids. 
Again, the deadline for donations is Friday, December 22nd!
Please only donate new/unwrapped toys, and non-violent toys (ex: guns). 

You can participate in two ways:
  • Drop your purchased toys at your nearest drop-off location
  • Mail your toy to: Latino Community Fund - 600 1st Ave, Suite 120. Seattle, WA 98104 *wink* Don’t forget! Amazon makes shipping fun and easy. 
Drop off locations:  (We’ll be announcing more drop off locations soon)

University of Washington, Seattle Campus 
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center 
3931 Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle WA 98105
Weekdays 9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m 
Saturdays 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m

Latino Community Fund 
600 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Public hours: M-F 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m 
LCF staff is also available by appointment 

We welcome local businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in participating in the Toy Drive. If you would like to set up a drop-off location in your area or learn more about other ways you can help, please contact Karen and Karla directly or email jennifer@latinocommunityfund.org 
 DACA Resources
 
List of workshops providing free legal assistance and information:  http://www.seattle.gov/iandraffairs/programs/daca
 

Free “Options after DACA” workshops: https://www.nwirp.org/options-after-daca-community-forums/
 
Resources through NW Immigrant Rights Project: https://www.nwirp.org/resources/daca/
 
The Mexican consulate is offering to pay the $495 DACA renewal fee for Mexican nationals. 
Job Opportunities

Senior International Accountant II at Expedia in Bellevue.

Job description:
Seeking a Senior International Accountant II. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation of accounting and reconciling skills, as well as multi-currency and an intermediate accounting systems background. Core functions will be heavily focused on supporting our Mexico subsidiary through recording journal entries, reconciling, problem solving, and implementing new business processes. The International Accounting team ensures Expedia, Inc.’s subsidiaries remain compliant with foreign government’s financial reporting requirements. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to use accounting knowledge and previous experience to add value and assist in meeting the department's objectives while working in a fast-paced, team oriented, rapidly changing and expanding organization. Position is located at the Expedia worldwide headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.
 
Candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
 
Candidates can email Raul Rivera directly at rrivera@expedia.com.
 
ALPFA Membership
Professional Membership Benefits
Professional Basic - No Cost
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