Western Oregon University will host it’s 5th annual Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Summit on April 17, 2026
Werner University Center – Monmouth, Oregon
Please email HSISummit@wou.edu if you have any question’s about this year’s summit.
About
Background and Purpose
On April 1, 2022, Western Oregon University hosted its first Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Summit. We brought together a collection of campus, community, and national partners to discuss what it means to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The success and community building of that first summit encouraged Western’s second and third summit which was held on April 26, 2024 where we had increased participation from university, state, and community partners. Western met eligibility as an HSI in 2025 and we are committed to engaging in this work with our entire community and focus on truly serving our students. We are stronger together.
2025 HSI Summit Working Group
Maria Fernandez, Deputy Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | The Research Institute
Brittany Kima, Assistant Director – Public Information Officer/Social Media Manager | Marketing and Communication
Erin Lieuallen, Assistant Director Experiential Learning | Center for Professional Pathways
Cristian Mendez Garcia, Assistant Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives | Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Blanca Miranda Aguilar, Assistant Director | Multicultural Student Services
Ricardo Pelegrin Taboada, Ethnic Studies Programs Coordinator and Advisor | NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, History
Halley Read, Assistant Professor of OT | Occupational Therapy
Dominique Vargas, Executive Director | Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2025 HSI Summit Student Staff
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On behalf of the HSI Summit committee, we would like to give a special thank you to our sponsors for their major support of the annual HSI Summit. The continued success of our programs relies on the generosity of corporate sponsors, foundations, individuals, and contributors.
Our Key sponsor for this event is the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF)
