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paying it forward

Gators UNIDOS will focus on educational, mentorship, and sponsorship opportunities ​connecting one generation of Latinx University of Florida Gators, to the next.

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Gators unidos scholarship fund

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networking WITH LA COMUNIDAD

The Gators Unidos Scholarship (GUS) Fund Award was created to bridge a connection between previous generations of Latino Gator Alumni to the next. Each year, a select number of undergraduate and graduate upperclassmen LatinX University of Florida Gators will receive the distinction of being recipients of the GUS award; granting them $2,500 financial aid per recipient, access to professional development resources, entered into our sponsorship program for one year, and access to a peer network of Latino Alumni to leverage upon through their time at UF and beyond. This scholarship will be distributed through the UF Association of Hispanic Alumni (UFHA).


*Applications closed February 18th, 2022.

*Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 2022 and awarded the scholarship by June 2022.

networking WITH LA COMUNIDAD

networking WITH LA COMUNIDAD

networking WITH LA COMUNIDAD

For all Gator Alumni who donate/participate in this intiative & select students who apply to our scholarship,  will be invited to our private LinkedIn Group to connect with Latino Gators worldwide.

MENTORSHIP MEETS SPONSORSHIP

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MENTORSHIP MEETS SPONSORSHIP

GUS recipient(s) will be matched with Latinx Gator Alumni in their industry of interest or study. As sponsors, they will provide guidance, support and strategic introductions to help fuel student’s career aspirations.  


Sign up to become a sponsor today!

SELECT US AS YOUR NON-PROFIT ON AMAZON SMILE!

Pay it forward, while you shop!

We're officially on AMAZON SMILE. Select us as your non-profit organization, and every time you shop you are helping fundraise for the next generation of Latino Gators at The University of Florida!

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We invite you to create content with us by sharing advice to the next generation of LatinX Gators and spread the word about our scholarship fundraiser with our Snapchat AR Filter. Don't forget to Gator Chomp and tag us on Instagram to be featured! 

meet nuestro board of directors

President/CEO | UF ‘11

Dayana falcon

Dayana Falcon grew up in Miami where the warmth & electricity rubbed off on her starting at an early age. Being the first in her family to attend college, and receive a full scholarship, she's created Gators Unidos to invest in the untapped potential of the next generation of LatinX Gators.
Cuban Roots

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Vice President | UF ‘11

Jason Koester

Jason Koester is Senior Advertising Account Executive at Amazon in Los Angeles, California. Jason is extremely passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and serves as a Chair of Amazon’s Education Alliance program, where he focuses on educating and providing career opportunities to diverse students. 

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Chief Financial Officer | UF ‘11

Jason Meneses

Jason Meneses, born in Venezuela, grew up in South Florida. At UF, he completed his Bachelor’s & Masters in Accounting. Being 1st-Gen led him to self-learn and quickly adjust as he progressed through school & into a successful career; helping others in similar situations is a passion for him too. 

Venezuelan Roots

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Secretary of Innovation Officer | (UF ‘11, ‘20)

DANIEL PIMENTEL

Daniel Pimentel is an Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology at the School of Journalism  in Portland, Oregon. Daniel’s research, which has been published in top-tier international conferences and academic journals, focuses on the prosocial implications of cross-reality (XR) media platforms.

DR Roots

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Creative Strategy Director | (UF ‘12)

Jackie zima

 

Jackie grew up between two cultures, splitting time between Miami and Panama. She’s a proud UF grad, where she studied advertising & business. She’s since worked as an advertising strategist in the multicultural space, developing a specialization and passion for lifting up Latino voices and stories.

Panama Roots

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