Latinx Initiative
We connect and empower Latinx business leaders, students, alumni, and partners across Southern California through community, awareness, and inclusive programming that supports the growth of Latinx leadership.
Featured Events
LXi Quarterly Cafecitos
Join us quarterly for an hour of cafecito and la comunidad! Get inspired by our guest speaker series and connect with fellow peers. We also offer professional development workshops and opportunities to engage with the Merage and Orange County communities.
Stay tuned for our 2025–2026 Cafecito Series announcement!
Association of Latino Professionals for America
¡Bienvenido/a to the ALPFAmilia!
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) is the nation’s largest and longest-standing Latino professional organization, empowering over 95,000 members. At UC Irvine, we help students grow as business leaders through professional opportunities, networking, and community engagement. Join us by completing our Membership Application!
Latino Business Student Association
Founded in 2003, Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) is a student-run nonprofit dedicated to helping UC Irvine students of all backgrounds develop professional skills and careers while celebrating Latino culture. Guided by its pillars of Professional Development, Social Interaction, and Community Service—and grounded in Academic Achievement—LBSA empowers members to grow personally and professionally.
Featured Stories
Our stories highlighting the achievements, experiences, and impact of Latinx students, alumni, and leaders at the Merage School.
Scholarships
The Merage Latinx Initiative is pleased to announce that new LXi scholarships will soon be available for students who exemplify the mission and values of our program. Additional information will be released during the winter quarter. Please check back soon as we share more details.
The ALPFA Convention developed me professionally, taught me new skills, and gave me the opportunity to interview on-site and secure an offer! I met people working for companies I was interested in, and they helped me not only find an internship, but also find my passion, where I fit in the corporate world, and my value as a candidate. I encourage my peers to get involved with ALPFA and attend the annual Convention to learn more about themselves and their unique career path!
Medha Sarkar BA '25
Co-VP of Development
Committee Members
Past Events
October 8, 2025
LXi Summit 2025
May 10, 2024
LXi Spring Quarter Case Competition LEARN MORE >>
January 31, 2024
Latinx Initiative (LXi) x ALPFA Consulting Panel LEARN MORE >>
October 14, 2023
Latinx Excelencia: Unleashing Economic Power of the Mainstream Economy
The Merage School’s Latinx Initiative (LXi) hosted this year’s conference celebrating influential Latino leaders and supporting the next generation of professionals. Discussions focused on inclusive workspaces, evolving ways of working, and driving growth in the Latino market. In partnership with KIA Motors, LXi also sponsored the KIA Case Competition, where UC Irvine students developed innovative ideas for a chance to win a $2,500 grand prize.
October 13, 2023
LXi Kia Case Competition LEARN MORE >>
May 4, 2023
LXi Cafecito & Celebracion 2023 LEARN MORE >>
April 15, 2022
LXi Cafecito Series: ERG and Leveraging Your Network for Career Growth LEARN MORE >>
October 15, 2021
Latinx Initiative Conference: Embracing Community, Leading to Inspire
The inaugural virtual conference featured a welcome from Dean Ian Williamson, an overview by founding faculty member Professor Maritza Salazar Campo, a keynote from Lucy Santana, CEO of Girls Inc., and panels with leaders from Microsoft, Experian, and Health Net. The event concluded with a networking session and prize drawings for Amazon gift cards. LEARN MORE >>
