Staff

Luis Javier Hernandez, Program Manager

Latinx Social Science Pipeline Initiative (LSSPI)

luis.hernandez@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)

Luis Javier Hernandez, BBA, is the Program Manager for the Latino Social Science Pipeline Initiative (LSSPI). He is a results-driven entrepreneurial professional with over 17 years of successful experience working in the private and public sectors in the United States and Mexico. He has ample expertise in developing international collaborations and negotiating with Governments from Latin American countries to develop programs and mobilize resources to promote the well-being of Latino immigrant populations.

Luis Javier has outstanding expertise in developing strategies, managing, and expanding programs and networks to generate research and improve communities' social development and global health. He has more than 15 years of experience leading efforts to promote access to health care and health education for vulnerable populations, including managing education, training, and research initiative programs and mobilizing government, academia, the private sector, and community-based organizations.

Luis Javier has strong communication and negotiation skills, proven success in establishing and developing coalitions to attain targets and complete projects on time, outstanding supervisory and coaching abilities, and effectively leading multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to successful outcomes and program expansion. He has ample expertise as a senior event manager overseeing all aspects of planning and execution for internal and external meetings, policy briefings, and international events and conferences.

Alma Franco-Dominguez, Student Assisstant 

Latinx Social Science Pipeline Initiative (LSSPI) 

almafranco.dom@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) 

Alma Franco-Dominguez is the Student Assistant for the Latino Social Science Pipeline Initiative (LSSPI). She is a dedicated second-year undergraduate student here at UC Berkeley, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with a prospective minor in law and aspirations to work in public service and criminology with Latinx communities. As a first-generation Latina college student, she is committed to advancing social justice and improving socioeconomic conditions for those in Latinx communities, like herself, making this the perfect role to foster additional, relevant skills to be able to do so throughout her academic journey and beyond.

She brings with her a strong background in leadership, community engagement, and administrative support. With experience in event planning, marketing, website management, and outreach, she possesses the necessary skills to aid in and expand various LSSPI initiatives and resources. Her abilities in communication, adaptability, and collaboration acquired from various leadership, volunteer, and work experiences up to this point will aid her to support initiatives to empower underrepresented communities in this position.