Dayanna Benavides
Vice President of Operations
The Vice President of Operation oversees the Affiliate Organization Council and is the primary point of contact for all affiliate organizations. They also work with the Association of Hispanic Alumni (AHA) and plan events centered around networking and connecting students with alum.
Maya Lopez
Vice President of Programming
The Vice President of Programming oversees the organization of all major HSA events. This includes GBMs, Socials, Winter Formal, and Noche de Gala.
Adriana Lima
Vice President of Communications
The Vice President of Communications oversees all major communication channels for HSA. This includes the Instagram (@hsa.uf), LinkedIn, and the WhatsApp group that hosts our HSA familia.
Madison Barbeito
Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees all financial organization for HSA. They also work alongside the President every semester to complete Student Government budget requests and acquire funding for the upcoming semester. They are in charge of financial literacy events and fundraisers for HSA.
Bryan Rodriguez
Secretary
The Secretary oversees attendance for the organization. They oversee voter eligibility calculations, a calendar communicating upcoming events, the weekly newsletter, and the HSA website.
Emilio Boutros
Member Leadership Program Executive Fall Director
The Member Leadership Program (MLP) Fall Director oversees a team of directors and a cohort of over 40 first year, second year, and first year transfer students. They help organize professional events, social events, and mentor-mentee program to help develop the next cohort into leaders.
Jacob Seguinot
Member Leadership Program Executive Spring Director
The Member Leadership Program (MLP) Spring Director oversees a team of directors and a cohort of over 40 first year, second year, and first year transfer students. They help organize professional events, social events, and mentor-mentee program to help develop the next cohort into leaders.
Gaby Urdaneta
Office of Political Affairs Internal Executive Director
The Office of Political Affairs Executive Director works to advocate for the Hispanic-Latine community at UF and in Gainesville at large. The collect information regarding the community and work to inform the community of their rights.
Kayla Bello
Office of Political Affairs External Executive Director
The Office of Political Affairs Executive Director works to advocate for the Hispanic-Latine community at UF and in Gainesville at large. The collect information regarding the community and work to inform the community of their rights.
Lesly Rivero
Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff of the Hispanic-Latine Student Association is tasked with serving as the right hand to the President, supporting executive initiatives and organizational operations. They foster strong communication and collaboration between the executive board, cabinet, and general body to ensure alignment, unity, and effective teamwork across the organization.
Our Executive Board
Welcome to the HSA website and thank you for your interest in our organization. The Hispanic-Latine Student Association is made up of a passionate team of diverse student leaders, all dedicated to serving our community. We are excited to embark on a year of celebrating and embracing our culture and to provide a home away from home for the Hispanic/Latine students at the University of Florida.
As a team, we oversee 23 Affiliated Organizations, a 72 member cabinet, the Member Leadership Program, the Office of Political Affairs, Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month and year-round cultural programming. In collaboration with Student Government through The Roots Agency, we also coordinate Adelante, our early arrival program, as well as the lively Welcome Assembly.
We are proud to serve our community and are looking forward to a time of growth, celebration, and connection. For us, this year is about building our legacy on campus and creating meaningful impact at the University of Florida.
Florecemos Juntos!
Diana Rodriguez Gomez
Diana Rodriguez Gomez
President
The President of the Hispanic Student Association is tasked with leading the largest Hispanic-serving student organization on campus with over 250 members, managing a 10-person executive board, leading on 80+ team of student leaders serving within our Cabinet, establishing short and long term goals for the organization, overseeing a budget of $11,000, meeting with University administration, and acting as a leading voice within the Hispanic/Latinx community at the University of Florida.
Hello from the 2026-2027 Cabinet! Scroll to learn more about our structure.
Our Structure
2. Executive Board
The Executive Board leads HSA, ensuring its smooth operation and advocating for the Hispanic-Latine community at UF and in Gainesville. Elections are held every March to select a new President and executive team, except for the Office of Political Affairs Executive Director(s), who are appointed by the Executive Board. Each member is responsible for fulfilling their constitutional duties, as outlined on GatorConnect, and managing their respective cabinets.
3. Cabinet
Each Executive Team member leads a dedicated cabinet that helps them fulfill their roles and responsibilities. With over 80 members working together, the cabinet meets weekly on Thursdays to ensure HSA continues to host engaging and exciting events that celebrate our culture and community on campus. Cabinet applications open up at the end of Spring semester, so make sure to be on the lookout!
4. General Body Members
Member Leadership Program
The Hispanic Student Association’s Member Leadership Program (MLP) is a mentorship and leadership program for freshmen, sophomores, and first-year transfer students. Our mission is to foster growth, development, and success in order to create principled leaders that will empower our community.
Affiliated Organizations
HSA oversees a network of 20+ affiliated organizations, each with its own executive team and directors dedicated to organizing events focused on specific cultures, career paths, or social activities. The Affiliated Organization Council meets monthly to provide important updates, foster collaboration, and offer support to organization leaders.
History Buffs
History Buffs is a committee within the Hispanic-Latine Student Association Office of Political Affairs. As a History Buffs member, you would contribute your skills to porjects that preserve and share HSA History. History Buffs meets 2x per month and is open to students of all majors and backgrounds.
Keystone Events
The Keystone Events Directors and Committee are within the Programming Cabinet of Hispanic-Latine Student Association that are responsible for planning and executing the largest and most anticipated events, such as Winter Formal and Noche de Gala. Keystone Events is open to students of all majors and backgrounds.
General Body Members
General Body Members (GBMers) are the students who attend and support HSA’s various events, forming our HSA familia and fostering a strong sense of cultural pride on campus. With over 150 recurring members, our events are open to everyone! There are no requirements or time commitments to becoming a GBMer.