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CHICAGO HLAA HUB
We envision a thriving Harvard Latino/a/x/e alumni network in the Midwest that uplifts our gente through collective and transformative leadership. Anchored in Chicago—a vibrant hub of ideation, creation, and empowerment—we cultivate spaces where education, advocacy, and connection converge to elevate Latino/a/x/e voices and communities. Together, we honor our roots, amplify our impact, and build a future where our collective voices shape our progress.
MEET THE MEMBERS
Veronica “Vero” Gloria graduated in 2015 from Harvard College with a concentration in social studies and secondary in ethnicity, migration, and human rights. She received her MBA from University of St. Francis, and she is currently working on her EdD to be received in December 2026. She was born and raised in Joliet, IL and is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents. She has almost ten years of nonprofit experience and has worked for both local and global organizations.
VERÓNICA "VERO" GLORIA
COLLEGE '15
Born and raised in Peru, Rodrigo Martel Orihuela is an architectural and urban designer who contributes to multidisciplinary projects that bridge architecture, housing, urban design, public policy, and community engagement at Borderless Studio and The Urbanism Bureau. Rodrigo holds a Master of Architecture in Urban Design with distinction from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2024 and a bachelor’s degree in architecture with honors from Universidad Ricardo Palma. He’s a licensed architect in Peru and also holds a Diploma in Public Policy from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
RODRIGO MARTEL ORIHUELA
GSD '24
Jenny Korn is grateful to serve as a Board Member of the Chicago HLAA Hub and is a proud Lifetime Member of the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA).
JENNY KORN
Harvard Kennedy School '98
Linda was born and raised in Mexico City and moved to the United States at age 14, where she developed a strong bicultural perspective. She graduated from Harvard College in 2015 with a concentration in Psychology and went on to explore diverse professional roles, including academic design at an education start-up, Human Resources at Harley-Davidson, and IT consulting and project management at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Linda also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and son and is excited to connect with the HLAA community in Chicago.
LINDA TRUJANO
College '15
Janin Alfonso, Harvard College Class of 2015, is a first-generation alumna born in Cuba and raised in Miami. Janin is a graduate of the Boston College School of Social Work and has a background in survivor advocacy and mental health counseling. She is a clinical researcher who seeks to reduce health disparities in community healthcare settings through her work. Janin is a new transplant to the Midwest and enjoys exploring her new city and serving on the board of the HLAA Chicago Hub.
JANIN ALFONSO
College '15
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