Name: Comunidad con Cafecito (Community and Coffee) in the Lounge
Start: 2026-04-25T15:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-25T17:30:00-0700

Comunidad con Cafecito (Community and Coffee) in the Lounge

Saturday April 25, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

The Lounge

Comunidad con Cafecito is a come-and-go experience designed to complement Saturday’s UCSF Talks. Open to all Alumni Weekend attendees, this informal gathering invites alumni to pause, connect, and reflect between sessions while remaining engaged with the broader program.

Guests are welcome to enjoy coffee and pastries while exploring curated materials highlighting Latinx student initiatives, community clinics, and leadership pathways across UCSF. Hosted by Lina Mendez, PhD, executive director of Resource Centers for Climate and Belonging at UCSF, the space offers opportunities for conversation and discovery.

Whether you're stepping out briefly or lingering between talks, Comunidad con Cafecito is designed to support movement and community-building while keeping Saturday’s UCSF Talks at the center of Alumni Weekend activities.

Speakers

Lina Mendez, PhD, MEd

Executive Director, Resource Centers for Climate and Belonging, Multicultural Resource Center, UCSF Office of Opportunity and Outreach

Dr. Mendez is a higher-education professional with a strong background in promoting engagement, dialogue, and community building. With 20 years of experience in educational leadership roles, she has successfully designed and implemented training programs for health care professionals... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
The Lounge

UCSF Alumni Weekend 2026

Lina Mendez, PhD, MEd

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UCSF Alumni Weekend 2026

Lina Mendez, PhD, MEd

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