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El Centro Chicano y Latino

Professional Staff

Meet the team behind El Centro Chicano y Latino—a group of staff dedicated to helping you build community, find support, and make the most of your Stanford experience. Whether you're looking for guidance, connection, or a friendly face, they're here to help you feel at home.

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  • Portrait of Elvira Prieto.
    The Nélida y Luis E. Feliciano Director of El Centro Chicano y Latino

    Elvira Prieto

    Elvira was born and raised in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley working alongside her parents and siblings in the grape fields and fruit packing sheds of Reedley, CA and surrounding communities in Fresno County. 

  • Portrait of Jacob Velasquez.
    Assistant Director of El Centro Chicano y Latino

    Jacob Velasquez

    Jacob joined El Centro in Fall 2019 as the third addition to the professional staff team.

  • Portrait of Margaret Sena.
    Assistant Dean of Students and Associate Director, Graduate Student Engagement

    Margaret Sena, Ph.D.

    Margaret comes from a Mexican-American family with roots in northern New Mexico.