ALPFA Pittsburgh

Meet the Dance Instructors! 🕺💃🏽

Silvino Reyes Farina has been dancing salsa for over a decade. Shortly after moving from LA in 2019 to pursue a PhD in mathematics, he began teaching with the student group Tartan Salsa and building the rueda de casino scene in Pittsburgh with a rapidly growing group of local casineros.

Sophia Robert is a cognitive neuroscience PhD student at CMU. After the pandemic, she started dancing salsa, bachata, and kizomba in Pittsburgh through Tartan Salsa and has been teaching there and with the PGH Casineros for a year.

Julia Conti is a cognitive psychology PhD student at CMU. She began learning bachata through YouTube videos during the pandemic and has been teaching salsa, Rueda de casino, and bachata for the past two years with Tartan Salsa, Crossbody Dance + Movement, and PGH Casineros at Apasionado Dance.

All three are proud to be part of the Latin dance community in Pittsburgh and look forward to sharing some moves with you.✨️ 🎶🎶

 Rundown for BailaCon ALPFA:

* 6pm to 7pm - LACC Exhibit with food to enjoy
* 7pm to 8pm - Dance lessons followed by dancing
* 8pm - Hugo Cruz and caminos
* 9:30 -  Closing remarks

Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award winning, internationally renowned drummer and composer who has performed in South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, and the United States.

Hugo is the leader of the group Caminos, who fuse rhythms and melodies of Afro-Cuban, Cuban, and
American jazz and funk styles in an original contemporary expression that honors traditional Cuban form.

Caminos have made appearances at Fábrica de Artes in Havana, Cuba, Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, DC, the Pittsburgh International Jazz
Festival 2019, First Night Pittsburgh 2020, City of Asylum, The Carnegie Museum of Art, Con Alma, The Frick Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival, Washington and Jefferson College, the August Wilson Center, Chamber Music Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh
Cultural Trust events, among others!

Join us @ ¡Baila Con ALPFA! for a high-energy performance that will take you on a musical journey at the Latin American Cultural Center.
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Put on your dancing shoes, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate with Hugo Cruz & Caminos! 🎶🎷

🎟️ Tickets: Available now! Link in bio.

We’re thrilled to have participated in community event this past Saturday! From Personal Brand workshop to enjoying delicious catering from , it was an inspiring day. Everyone’s elevator pitches highlighted the incredible talent in our community, and the grant winners were truly inspiring. We were reminded of our shared mission to uplift the Hispanic/Latine population in Pittsburgh. Together, we are stronger, and supporting one another brings us closer to our goals.

ALPFAmilia! is hosting a community event on Saturday, October 19th. ALPFA Pittsburgh will be sponsoring free headshots taken by 📸

Building A Brand That Reflects Your Power With Nayli Russo
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with Ascender. Join for an engaging brand-building workshop by Nayli Russo, followed by a celebratory happy hour! We’ll also announce the winners of our Ascender Mini-Grant, honoring local Latine businesses that are making an impact.

Visit for link to event🙌🏽

SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Baila Con ALPFA event is just around the corner! We’re excited to bring our community together for an unforgettable night of celebration and fun. Don’t miss a special performance by Hugo Cruz and Caminos! 💃🎶
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📅 ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! ¡Nuestro evento anual Baila Con ALPFA está por venir! Estamos emocionados de reunir a nuestra comunidad para una noche inolvidable de celebración y diversión. ¡No te pierdas la actuación especial de Hugo Cruz y Caminos! 💃🎶

3 DAYS AWAY!🎉 Secure your tickets today.

Your ticket includes one complimentary drink and food, with additional options available for purchase.

🎟️ Link in bio!

ALPFA Pittsburgh x Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2024 Business Case Competition is officially wrapped!🏆 Congratulations to all the students who presented their cases to our esteemed judges. We hope you forged valuable connections with fellow participants, Pittsburgh professionals, and ALPFA Pittsburgh board members.

A special thank you to Benjamin Garcia, ALPFA Inc - Association of Latino Professionals For America Northeast Regional Director, for visiting Pittsburgh to show his support!✨

If you want to out-earn white, non-Hispanic men with just an associate’s degree, you’ll need to earn at least a master’s degree. This statistic highlights the clear wage gap we face, but we can advocate for change together!

One way to start is by sharing this stat with three other women in your life who deserve equal pay. Tag them below and encourage them to attend the nearest ALPFA LEPD event to empower ourselves and others in the fight for pay equity: https://lnkd.in/gv-BgRgi

A special thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for their commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders at this Saturday’s Business Case Competition! 🏆

💼👥We’re thrilled to bring together students and professionals in Pittsburgh for a day of connection and growth.

🤝Partners with

¡ALPFAmilia, las entradas están oficialmente a la venta!📣

Compartamos una emocionante noche de celebración entre la comunidad latina en Pittsburgh. 🎫Cada boleto incluye comida y una bebida, con opciones adicionales a venta. Miembros de ALPFA, no olviden registrarse a través de AMP para descuentos de membresía. Asegure sus entradas ahora e invite a sus amigos y familiares a formar parte de la diversión.

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ALPFAmilia, tickets are officially on sale! Join us for an exciting night of celebration with the Latino community in Pittsburgh. Each ticket includes food and a drink, with additional options available for purchase. ALPFA members, don’t forget to register through AMP for membership discounts.

🎫Secure your tickets now and invite your friends & family to be part of the fun.

In May, we welcomed new committee members to help drive our mission of empowering Latinos in Pittsburgh. Kristian joined our Marketing Committee as a Marketing Liaison, supporting our Marketing Director in member outreach and marketing strategy development. She played a key role in updating our brochure, which you can pick up when we’re tabling at events.

We’re grateful to have our ALPFAmilia grow👥✨

Learn more about Kristian’s journey below!

👉🏽Interested in joining a committee? Find out more through our link in bio.

Yesterday, our student chapters gathered for a picnic at Benedum Hall, and it was fantastic to see the energy and connections among all the students! 🎉Special shoutout to ALPFA CMU as this marks their first year at Carnegie Mellon.

If you’re a student seeking community, a strong network, and career development opportunities, don’t hesitate to DM us or reach out to our student chapters!👥

Estamos emocionados de anunciarles la Primera Celebración de ALPFA Pittsburgh por el mes de la Herencia Latina!

Nos vemos este 10 de Octubre a las 6pm en Insomnia Bar & Restaurante Mexicano, para una tarde de conexión y celebración con otras organizaciones latinas en Pittsburgh.

Marquen sus calendarios y nos vemos allá!

✨ Board Member Spotlight ✨

We’re starting off Hispanic Heritage Month with a shoutout to our new Assoc. Dir. of Community Affairs, Olivia!

Olivia, a Pittsburgh Native, recently joined our board in May thanks to a mentorship program with the CMU Latino Community. She is a dedicated member of the community, and spends her time volunteering for organizations like Literacy Pittsburgh, Casa San Jose, and now ALPFA Pittsburgh! With her passion for sustainability, equity, and community outreach, we know Olivia will make vital contributions to our organization.

We’re excited to have you as a new member of the ALPFAmilia. Please check out her ALPFA story!

🎉Hispanic Heritage Month is here! A big shoutout to the Latino and Hispanic communities in the Pittsburgh region. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, while the overall population growth was under 1%, Pittsburgh’s Latino population surged by 80% between 2010 and 2020. The Latino sub-economy in Pennsylvania is also growing at an impressive 6.2%, as noted by José Jurado, research economist at Arizona State University, in an interview with Pittsburgh’s NPR station.
Our community is thriving, and we invite you to join our ALPFAmilia! 👉🏽Learn more here through our link tree in bio.

📈Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania:

https://triblive.com/local/regional/rising-latino-population-drives-economic-growth-in-western-pennsylvania/

📣See you at For the Culture: Connections & Career Expos with BNY!

We will be networking and hosting a table. You can also catch our Director of Marketing, Ana Vega, during the Mentorship Panel. Register now to learn more about BNY!

Join leaders from BNY for an evening of culture, connections, and careers in our BNY Innovation Center in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 12th, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Hear from executives from BNY’s Black and Hispanic/Latinx Leadership Forums about their career journeys during dynamic panel discussions and engage with members from the recruiting team. Enjoy food and beverages during a networking reception with other community leaders and tour the Innovation Center. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Event Agenda

5:30pm-6pm: Check-In
6pm-6:15pm: Welcome - Keynote speaker
6:15pm-7pm: Mentorship Panel
7pm-8:30pm: Pick your adventure
8:30pm-9pm: Closing remarks

Hispanic Heritage Month! 💛💛💛

This weekend celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! We had a BLAST with our ALPFAMILIA at the game!

Thank you to everyone that joined us! 🫂

Last night we celebrated our dear friend .flip_ ‘s start to his medical school journey. 🩺🥼

We are beyond proud and excited to see you take on this new adventure. ✨

Thank you for hosting us at with such delicious and authentic puertoriquen cuisine 🍛🧉

Our executive board has arrived in Las Vegas! Be sure to connect with us at this year’s convention to learn more about what’s happening in Pittsburgh, PA. We’re excited to connect with our ALPFAmilia!

Lindsey N. Aquino-Robles - Director of Event & Programs
Alex Vaz - EVP of Corporate Development
Mariangellis Pagán Tirado - Director of Membership
Eduardo Acevedo - EVP of Operations
Anna DeLuise Read - Secretary
Solangel Garcia, CPA - Treasurer
Walter R. Nieves-Canabal - ALPFA UPitt Chapter Vice President

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✨ Board Member Spotlight✨ Kicking off the new month with a shoutout to our Associate Director of Student Affairs, Oscar Hung! 🌟

Oscar joined our board in May and has already made a tremendous impact. Last month, he co-led our inaugural Latin American Career Conference, showcasing his dedication to our vision of creating a supportive and inclusive community for all Pittsburgh Latino professionals.

Big thanks to our members and partners for making the first Latin American Career Conference a success! We’re excited to have created a space for students and professionals to connect and grow. Special shout out to for hosting us at Mervis Hall!

📣TODAY! Don’t miss out on our career fair and a variety of workshops designed to help you succeed in your job search. Secure your spot at this must-attend event.

This Wednesday at Latin American Career Confernce Citizens will lead a workshop, “The Crossover Between Your Career and Your Finances”. They’ll provide insider tips on navigating offer negotiations during interviews, discuss the benefits of employer-provided financial resources when starting or growing your career, and focus on practical strategies to achieve financial stability and peace of mind.

https://linktr.ee/alpfapittsburgh

We’re excited to introduce our partners for the Latin American Career Fair at the University of Pittsburgh this Wednesday, July 24, 2024! Join us from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM to connect with our partners, learn about their organizations, and explore career and internship opportunities. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!

** Presenting partner

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🗓️We’re just one week away from our inaugural Latin American Career Conference at the University of Pittsburgh’s Mervis Hall. Here are some frequently asked questions. Stay tuned for more updates✨