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Regional Reps Spotlight
Dr. Florencio U. Aranda III
TACHE: PLAINS REGIONAL REP
Position: Assistant Director of Safety Net (Texas Tech University -
East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood)
Years in TACHE: 1 year
Why you joined TACHE: I joined TACHE because I like what it
stands for. I find life rewarding knowing that I am a part of an
organization that strives to improve the lives of Latinas/os in the
United States, especially those involved with Higher Education. I
feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing I have made
my life's mission that of being of service to others especially those individuals who are often
overlooked, underrepresented, underserved or simply discriminated against.
Why you encourage others to join: I would highly encourage other Latinos to attend because
existence and worth is still unequal in the State of Texas and in the United States. We must
work together to improve the educational and employment opportunities of nuestra gente
and TACHE works daily and diligently at accomplishing this quest.
Linda Bullock
TACHE: GULF COAST REGIONAL REP
Position: Assistant Dean of Student Diversity, Office of Student
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (University of Houston-Clear Lake)
Years in TACHE: 17 years
Any previous TACHE positions : Gulf Coast Representative,
President Elect, President (2012), Past President, Interim
Treasurer
Why you joined TACHE: Joined TACHE to work with colleagues
as change agents for our Latin@ community’s educational
success.
Why you encourage others to join: Although we’ve made progress, we still have much more to
accomplish in the education, legislative and legal arenas. We must continue to advocate for
equity and to serve as the voice for our community. .
Martin Perez
TACHE: GULF COAST REGIONAL CO-REP
Position: Associate Dean, Student Engagement & Success
Years in TACHE: 15
Any previous TACHE positions: Local – Gulf Coast President, Vice
President, and Treasurer
Why you joined TACHE: For support and to support continuing
causes affecting the Latino community in education
Why you encourage others to join: To have a voice when it
comes to equity for Latinos in Higher Ed.
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