PResident
Mariah Ahmed '15
Major: Undeclared
I am from: Charlotte, NC
Favorite Quotation:"Well behaved women rarely make history." -- Marilyn Monroe
Unique Fact: I have never been overseas.
Why did I join OLAS? I joined OLAS in order to gain a better understanding of Latino culture, both here on campus and universally, and meet a wide range of people who appreciate the Spanish language as much as I do.
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Major: Undeclared
I am from: Charlotte, NC
Favorite Quotation:"Well behaved women rarely make history." -- Marilyn Monroe
Unique Fact: I have never been overseas.
Why did I join OLAS? I joined OLAS in order to gain a better understanding of Latino culture, both here on campus and universally, and meet a wide range of people who appreciate the Spanish language as much as I do.
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vice president
Antonio Rodríguez '14
Majors: Political Science and Latin American Studies
I am from: Chicago, IL
Favorite Quotation: “Don´t let where you come from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become” –Robert Renteria
Unique Fact: I learned how to ride a bike at the age of ten, same age that I learned to speak English.
Why did I join OLAS? OLAS gives me an opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests as I do. At the same time I am able to share my views about my culture and create awareness that will break away with myths to allow constructive dialogue our community.
Majors: Political Science and Latin American Studies
I am from: Chicago, IL
Favorite Quotation: “Don´t let where you come from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become” –Robert Renteria
Unique Fact: I learned how to ride a bike at the age of ten, same age that I learned to speak English.
Why did I join OLAS? OLAS gives me an opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests as I do. At the same time I am able to share my views about my culture and create awareness that will break away with myths to allow constructive dialogue our community.
Treasurer
Andrew Liu '14
Major: Biology
Favorite Quotation: "Yo soy como el chile verde, Llorona Picante pero sabroso."
Unique Fact: I like to make origami.
Why did I join OLAS? At the Activities Fair Mel called out to me to join. When I claimed I was not Latin American, she scoffed and said anyone could join. I balked at this answer and signed up to OLAS. A more formal answer: To further assist the Latin community within Davidson be recognized by the general student population.
Major: Biology
Favorite Quotation: "Yo soy como el chile verde, Llorona Picante pero sabroso."
Unique Fact: I like to make origami.
Why did I join OLAS? At the Activities Fair Mel called out to me to join. When I claimed I was not Latin American, she scoffed and said anyone could join. I balked at this answer and signed up to OLAS. A more formal answer: To further assist the Latin community within Davidson be recognized by the general student population.
Secretary
Linnea Ng '15
Major: Undecided
I am from: Minneapolis, MN
Favorite Quotation:“Sucede que me canso de ser hombre” – Pablo Neruda
Unique Fact: My last name has no vowels, really.
Why did I join OLAS? I’ve taken Spanish language classes for years, but have never been exposed to Latin American cultures that much. I think OLAS is a great opportunity to learn more about the cultures of Latin American countries
Major: Undecided
I am from: Minneapolis, MN
Favorite Quotation:“Sucede que me canso de ser hombre” – Pablo Neruda
Unique Fact: My last name has no vowels, really.
Why did I join OLAS? I’ve taken Spanish language classes for years, but have never been exposed to Latin American cultures that much. I think OLAS is a great opportunity to learn more about the cultures of Latin American countries
Community Service Chairs
Lexi Mann '15
Major: Hispanic Studies
I am from: Charlotte, NC
Favorite Quotation:"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."- Dr. Seuss
UniqueFact: I did competitive ballroom
Why did I join OLAS? I joined OLAS because of their goal to educate people about the culture if different countries. I believe that is such a great goal to have on our campus.
Major: Hispanic Studies
I am from: Charlotte, NC
Favorite Quotation:"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."- Dr. Seuss
UniqueFact: I did competitive ballroom
Why did I join OLAS? I joined OLAS because of their goal to educate people about the culture if different countries. I believe that is such a great goal to have on our campus.
Chad Salter '14
Major: Hispanic Studies
I am from: Mount Vernon, NY
Unique Fact: I have not seen the Star War Saga
Why did I join OLAS? I wanted to work with a driven group aiming to educate Davidson students.
Major: Hispanic Studies
I am from: Mount Vernon, NY
Unique Fact: I have not seen the Star War Saga
Why did I join OLAS? I wanted to work with a driven group aiming to educate Davidson students.
Javier Robles ‘15
Major: Psychology
I am from: Newark, NJ
Favorite Quotation: "The best way out is always through"- Robert Frost
UniqueFact: I am a certified clown
Why did I join OLAS? To provide the students of Davidson (Latino and non-Latinos) with a knowledge of Latin American culture through a series of fun and community service based events.
Major: Psychology
I am from: Newark, NJ
Favorite Quotation: "The best way out is always through"- Robert Frost
UniqueFact: I am a certified clown
Why did I join OLAS? To provide the students of Davidson (Latino and non-Latinos) with a knowledge of Latin American culture through a series of fun and community service based events.
Social Cultural Chairs
Natalia Corredor '15
Major: Latin American Studies
I am from: Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. Raised in Chicago, IL.
Unique Fact: I can lick my elbow
Favorite Quotation: "Dime quienes son tus amigos y te diré quien eres"
Why did I join OLAS? I joined OLAS to help share the culture I love.
Major: Latin American Studies
I am from: Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. Raised in Chicago, IL.
Unique Fact: I can lick my elbow
Favorite Quotation: "Dime quienes son tus amigos y te diré quien eres"
Why did I join OLAS? I joined OLAS to help share the culture I love.
Ben García '13
Major: Anthropology
I am from: Chicago, IL
Unique Fact: I have only owned one suit since eight grade until this year.
Why did I join OLAS: To promote Lation inclusion on campus.
Major: Anthropology
I am from: Chicago, IL
Unique Fact: I have only owned one suit since eight grade until this year.
Why did I join OLAS: To promote Lation inclusion on campus.
Historian
Yesenia Ángel '15
Major: Psychology
I am from: Chicago, IL
Favorite Quotation: "Más vale solo que mal acompañado"
Unique Fact: I do not like chocolate
Why did I join OLAS? To learn more about my culture and to become involved in community service projects that benefit the Latino community.
Major: Psychology
I am from: Chicago, IL
Favorite Quotation: "Más vale solo que mal acompañado"
Unique Fact: I do not like chocolate
Why did I join OLAS? To learn more about my culture and to become involved in community service projects that benefit the Latino community.
