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AALPA

Welcome

African American & Latino Parents Association Mission: 

Who We Are: The St. Ignatius African American and Latino Parents Association (AALPA) is a multicultural, multiracial group of volunteer parents, grandparents and guardians. AALPA promotes family equity, education, support and mentorship via social and networking opportunities. Through outreach efforts in our communities, AALPA seeks to raise awareness of the educational opportunities at St. Ignatius College Preparatory for Latino and African American students. AALPA partners with the Admissions Department to enhance enrollment diversity. AALPA supports SI’s mission of enhancing the diversity of cultures in the school and is committed to fostering safe, welcoming environments wherein all forms of diversity are honored and valued.

Other Goals of AALPA: Support the student efforts of ALAS (Association of Latin American Students and BSU (Black Student Union).

Collaborative efforts with SI Parent Groups, The Ignatian Guild, SI Father's Club and SIPAC (not necessarily in that order.)

General Meetings

Please join us for AALPA’s monthly meetings. They are great opportunities to connect with fellow Black/African American and Latino parents and the SI community. Meetings often have guest speakers discussing topics of interest to this community and are typically held the third Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome.

2024-25 General Meetings 

  • Aug. 29, 2024, 6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts - Library
  • Sept. 25, 2024, Combined meeting with SIPAC  6 p.m., Library/CATS Center
  • Oct. 17, 2024, 6 p.m., Library/CATS Center
  • Nov. 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m., AALPA+SIPAC / Library/CATS Center
  • Jan. 23 , 2025, 6 p.m., ZOOM
  • Feb. 27, 2025, 6 p.m.,Library/CATS Center
  • April 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m., AALPA+SIPAC /Library/CATS Center
  • May 22, 2025, 6 p.m.,  Library/CATS Center

** March meeting - TBD

For any questions about AALPA, upcoming events or to be added to the AALPA emails, please send an email to AALPA@siprep.org.

Showcase Dates

ALAS: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 6-9 p.m.
BSU: Saturday, Feb. (date TBA) 2025, 6-9 p.m.

AALPA Board 2024-2025

  • Co-President - Julian Ware '89
  • Co-President - Cristhians Leon
  • Secretary - Marti Maes
  • Admissions Outreach and Programs Chair - Cynthia Sanchez
  • DEIB Liaison - Anabel Arreola-Trigonis
  • DEIB Liaison - Lezlee Ware
  • Bilingual Community Outreach Chair - Eduardo "Ivan" Limo
  • FSA Parent Liaison - Marisol Durand
  • FSA Parent Liaison - Glynis Holloway
  • Ignatian Guild Liaison - Nicole Jack
  • Ignatian Guild Liaison - Ana Maria Hughes
  • Fathers Club Liaison - Tom Marx
  • Fathers Club Liaison - Cesar Roman
  • ALAS Showcase Chairs - Sussette Valentini
  • ALAS Showcase Chair - Ana Maria Hughes
  • BSU Showcase Chair - Nicole Jack
  • BSU Showcase Chair - Karen Faciane
  • Moderator - Maricel Hernandez

Email: AALPA@siprep.org