Student Leadership Team
Executive Board
Jess Hoffman | Co-President
Class of 2025 | English Major (Creative Writing), Intellectual History Major, and Spanish for the Professions Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas to improve my Spanish fluency and become closer with the communities surrounding Chapel Hill. |
Yadira Bravo | Co-President
Class of 2025 | Sociology Major, Human Development and Family Science Major, and Spanish for Legal Professions Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because I wanted to be able to help and connect with the Hispanic and Latinx community. |
Lauren Lowe | Tutor Intern
Class of 2024 | Biology Major, Chemistry Minor, and Spanish for the Medical Professions Minor Contact: [email protected] and [email protected] I joined Semillas de Unidad because I am very passionate about their mission and wanted to be a part of the amazing community this program fosters. I was involved in something very similar in high school that taught me so much about myself as a leader, a person, and the importance of highlighting every voice in our community. I am so excited to work with you all this year! |
Anne Marie Moore | Chair, Publicity Committee
Class of 2025 | Sociology Major and Hispanic Studies Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas to find other people at UNC who wanted to learn Spanish and give back to the local community. Through tutoring and community outreach events, Semillas was the perfect club for me! |
Grace Douglas | Chair, Publicity Committee
Class of 2026 | Media and Journalism Major Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because I loved the work that they do for the community and how welcoming the club was when I joined. |
Justin Clyburn | Chair, Charlas Committee
Class of 2026 | Political Science Major, Hispanic Linguistics Major, and Translation and Interpretation Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas de Unidad to find a local community speaking and practicing Spanish while helping others. I'm excited to have found my home. |
Somer Lillard | Chair, Charlas Committee
Class of 2024 | Computer Science Major and Biology Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas de Unidad because I was looking for a Spanish related organization on campus and was surprised by how friendly and active everyone in the club was! So I stayed :) |
Andrea Hernandez-Garcia | Secretary
Class of 2024 | Biology Major, Medical Anthropology Major, and Chemistry Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because I wanted to become a part of an organization that shared the same goals and interests as me! I wanted to have the opportunity to make an impact and give back to my Latinx community. :) |
Emma Lowry | Tutor Intern
Class of 2025 | Economics Major and Spanish and Data Science Minors Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas to help give back to my community and help others learn while at the same time improving my own Spanish skills. |
Elliot Worth | Chair, Fundraising Committee
Class of 2027 | Political Science and Romance Language Major and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas to continue to learn about Spanish and the Lantinx community even when I'm not taking Spanish classes, and to be involved in community service by helping local families. |
Nicole Naranjo | Chair, Fundraising Committee
Class of 2026 | Global Studies and Pre-Business Major Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because I love volunteering and giving back, especially to the Latin community. Coming from a Latin background, I have always tried to get as involved in my community as I can, and Semillas was the perfect place to do so. |
Maddie Andrea | Treasurer
Class of 2026 | Global Studies and Political Science Major and Hispanic Studies Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because I wanted to be a part of enhancing the club's mission and I really enjoy working behind the scenes! |
Jazlyn Dunn | Chair, Community Outreach
Class of 2026 | Neuroscience Major and Spanish for the Health Professions Minor Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because since high school I have been passionate about ensuring that underrepresented communities have equal opportunities for academic success. So, i joined Semillas after hearing about an opportunity to tutor students who many speak English as a second language. |
Ronik Grewal | Chair, Community Outreach
Class of 2024 | Information Science Major and Business Administration and Data Science Minors Contact: [email protected] I joined Semillas because I wanted to expand the way my brain thinks by learning a new language and see the world differently and be able to communicate with my family and people around the world. |