Our Missions

>> Service

Seek social and professional advancement and cultural enrichment of Latinas in the MIT community and the Boston-Cambridge area.

>> Knowledge

Promote the success of individual Latinas by providing Latinas with support and guidance in their endeavors.

>> Identity

Raise awareness among the MIT community about the issues affecting Latinas, including but not limited to racism and sexism.

Events

President: Camila Zavala

Hey! I am Camila, and I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science (6-3). Outside of academics I enjoy going to all the lcc club events, being a part of the hispanic culture at MIT is very important to me so it makes me happy to go to these events. I also enjoy hiking, kayaking, and walking along the river on my free time.

Vice President: Claire Lorenzo

Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am vice-president of Mujeres this year! I am from Montreal, Canada but I'm Puerto Rican and Belgian :), and I'm a junior studying course 6-3 living in La Casa. Outside of MIT, I also love watching basketball, watching movies, dancing, playing music and cooking. I love Mujeres because I love how tight of a community we are, and the support I get from other members.

Treasurer: Cassandra Parada

Hello everyone! My name is Cassandra Parada and I am from El Paso Texas. I am a junior studying course 10B (Chemical-Biological Engineering) and currently living in La Casa. In my free time I enjoy listening to podcasts, cooking/baking, and searching for good boba places in Boston.

Webmaster/Publicity Chair: Janine Medrano

Hi! My name is Janine and I'm a first year student at MIT studying Course 6-9 (Computation and Cognition). Outside of Mujeres, I am also cooking chair of La Casa (Spanish House). In my free time, I love to bake, weightlift, and be part of the MIT Concert Choir.

Secretary: Audrey Vargas

Hi! I’m Audrey, and I’m a second-year studying Computer Science and Engineering. I’m primarily interested in exploring machine learning and data science in the context of either finance or biology. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, doing any sort of exercise (running, weightlifting, and dancing to name a few), and chilling with my friends!

Amor Chair: Kayle Orantes

Hi everyone! My name is Kayle. I'm a sophomore studying 6-3. I'm originally from California but grew up in Utah. I'm so excited for another great year for Mujeres Latinas!

Outreach/Service Chair:

Check back here soon!

Resources

>> Contact Us

Mujeres Latinas meets in the Latino Cultural Center (LCC) located in the basement of the Student Center and the Margaret Cheney Room (3-308). Mujeres Latinas can be reached through mujeres-exec@mit.edu or our Instagram @mujeres_latinas_mit

>> Sponsors

Mujeres would like to thank the following sponsors:

7 Sage
LSAT Preparation

Latino Cultural Center

Undergraduate Association
Finboard