Hispanic Initiatives
Promoting Pathways to Success for the Hispanic & Latino Community
Through its work with student organizations, campus partners, and employee resource groups, Hispanic Initiatives is committed to providing resources and programming that fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Campus Partners
- Center for Academic Success
- Georgia Tech Alumni Association
- Georgia Tech Hispanic Alumni Network (GT-HAN)
- Georgia Tech Library
- Graduate Education
- HOLA Employee Resource Group
- Office of Development
- Office of International Education
- Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- School of Modern Languages
- Undergraduate Admission
- Women’s Resource Center
Goals
Hispanic Initiatives is committed to supporting the Hispanic and Latino community at Georgia Tech by:
- Assisting in recruiting high-achieving, talented students
- Enriching the educational experience for Hispanic and Latino students by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
- Offering programs and events to help Hispanic and Latino students grow academically, personally, and professionally
- Preparing Hispanic and Latino students for success after graduation
Distinguished Faculty
Goizueta Distinguished Faculty
Georgia Tech is proud to have outstanding faculty whose academic accomplishments and commitment to mentoring students and other faculty members serve as an inspiration. Along with the educational outreach manager for Hispanic Initiatives, these distinguished faculty members also serve as role models and assist Hispanic Initiatives in its efforts to recruit, enrich, retain, and promote the success of students and faculty of Hispanic and Latino origin.
Rosario Gerhardt, Ph.D.
The Goizueta Foundation Faculty Chair; Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering.
Juan Pablo Correa-Baena, Ph.D.
The Goizueta Foundation Junior Faculty Rotating Chair Assistant Professor, Energy Materials Laboratories, School of Materials Science and Engineering
William J. Koros, Ph.D.
Roberto C. Goizueta Chair for Excellence in Chemical Engineering; Professor, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Events
Latino Welcome Celebration
The Latino Welcome Celebration provides incoming and current Hispanic/Latino students with an opportunity to experience the atmosphere at Georgia Tech and network with other Hispanic students, faculty, staff, and corporate representatives.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Initiatives advises a student committee to coordinate efforts with several Hispanic/Latino student organizations in organizing the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration from mid-September through mid-October.
Mini World Cup
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Initiatives partners with the Georgia Tech Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers each year to organize the Mini World Cup, during which students play on teams representing different countries.
Meet Jorge Breton
Educational Outreach Manager for Hispanic Initiatives
Jorge Breton, a native of Colombia, South America, obtained a bachelor’s degree in management and a master’s degree in marketing from Georgia State University.
In his current position, he works closely with Hispanic and Latino students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Breton has served as the Principal Empowerment Officer and as Principal Staff/Faculty Liaison for Georgia Tech’s Hispanics Or Latinos and Allies (HOLA) Employee Resource Group (ERG). His close interaction with students provides him with an opportunity to influence future generations of Latino leaders. Breton advises individual students as well as student organizations, serving as an advisor to a few student groups. Additionally, he has served on the advisory board of the Georgia Tech Hispanic Alumni Network (GT-HAN).