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2009-2010 Leadership





President                                        Christi Caballero

Hometown                                      La Mesa, TX

Undergraduate University            Vanderbilt University

Duties Include
Primary representative for the Organization; Supervising the affairs of the Organization; Responsible for providing direction and advancing the goals of the Organization. Serves as ex-officio member of all standing committees.




Internal Vice President                  Cynthia Velarde

Hometown                                      Joplin, MO

Undergraduate University            The University of Notre Dame

Duties Include
Coordination and development of programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of Members; In charge of the well- being of Members and coordinating events designed to increase membership participation and provide friendship and support to Members; Executive Chair of the Development Committee; Serves as the parliamentarian and interprets any ambiguities in the bylaws.




External Vice President                 Kyle Elliott

Hometown                                      San Antonio, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Alabama

Duties Include
Advancing recruitment of Hispanic law students and providing community service to the Hispanic community at large; Serves as Executive Chair of the Community Committee and Recruiting Committee; Serves as representative to all organizations or activities that relate to the duties and goals of the office.




Treasurer                                        Michelle Rojas

Hometown                                      McAllen, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Texas-Pan American

Duties Include
Charge and custody of all funds of the Organization; Overseeing and supervising the financial business of the Organization; Keeping and maintaining all financing records, books, and annual reports of the financial activities of the Organization.




Alumni Relations Director            Nathan McDonald

Hometown                                      San Antonio, TX

Undergraduate University            St. Mary's University

Duties Include
Maintaining and improving contact with CHLSA alumni and Hispanic attorneys in Texas; Arranging pro- grams that bring together Members with attorneys; Working with the Development Committee to coordinate panels, discussions, and events; Serves as representative to the Career Services Office and other employment net- works and resources, and providing alumni and employ- ment information to the Members.




Fundraising Director                     Aliana Villarreal

Hometown                                      San Antonio, TX

Undergraduate University            Tufts University

Duties Include
Raising operating and scholarship endowment funds; Coordination and promotion of the Dean Aleman summer fundraiser, Annual Cultural Celebration, and Scholarship Silent Auction.




Scholarship Chair                          Andrew Casillas

Hometown                                      San Antonio, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Texas-San Antonio

Duties Include
Generating donated items for the Scholarship Silent Auction.




Education Chair                             Omar Ochoa

Hometown                                      Edinburg, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Texas at Austin

Duties Include
Coordinating and planning the 1L resume workshops, final exam-preparation sessions, job interview training; Coordinating and planning guest speaker panels on possible post-law school careers.




Latina Law Caucus Chair              Jennifer Ann Gillespie

Hometown                                      San Antonio, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Texas at Austin

Duties Include
Coordinating and planning events to promote and enhance the relationship among CHLSA’s female membership; Schedules and coordinates panels by renowned female legal practitioners on possible post-law school careers.




Fajita Fiesta Chair                          Miriam Ayala

Hometown                                      McAllen, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Texas at Austin

Duties Include
Coordinating, planning, and executing the bi-annual Fajita Fiesta fundraiser for CHLSA operating funds.




Newsletter Editor                           Angel Leal

Hometown                                      Fort Worth, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Notre Dame

Duties Include
Writing, editing, and designing Informe, CHLSA’s official alumni newsletter, published tri-annually.




Webmaster                                     Arthur Reyna

Hometown                                      San Antonio, TX

Undergraduate University            The University of Texas at Austin

Duties Include
Designing, operating, and maintaining chlsa.org, CHLSA’s official web page; designing various media for the group.







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