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Organización Latino Americana (OLA)

Our Mission

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Comprised of Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators, Organización Latino Americana (OLA) fosters the academic success of Foothill College students of Latino descent through community building, advocacy, and the facilitation of support services. In addition, OLA promotes the awareness of diverse Latino culture and heritage.

How to Join

Submit a memberships application

For more information, contact Alexis Aguilar at AguilarAlexis@foothill.edu.

Who We Are

We are Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators supporting OLA's Mission

See the list of current members


2025 Tamales Fundraiser

Every year, Organización Latino Americana (OLA) hosts a Tamale Fundraiser to raise money for our student scholarships. This beloved tradition brings our community together to enjoy delicious homemade tamales while supporting the academic success of Latine students at Foothill College. Every purchase helps fund scholarships that empower students on their educational journey. Thank you for your support! 

2025 OLA Scholarship

Organización Latino Americana (OLA) fosters the academic
success of Foothill College students of Latino descent through
community building, advocacy, and the facilitation of support
services. OLA is now accepting applications for its annual OLA
scholarship. OLA believes in the success of all students and wants
to support students in their journey towards excellence.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 11, 2025
Scholarship Description and Application

October is Latinx Heritage Month

During the month of October, Foothill students, led by an O.L.A. advisor, create and present programming that highlights the diversity of Latino/a culture, including their unique issues and challenges, as well as their achievements and contributions within the United States context.

Visit Heritage & Health Series for past programs.

Past Events

2015 Dia de los Muertos on SmugMug

Traducir al Español

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Organización Latino Americana

AguilarAlexis@foothill.edu


2024 Tamales Fundraiser Loading...Five tamales

More details in Fall 2024.

 

 

Scholarship Opportunities

OLA offers a scholarship of $500 to current Foothill students who demonstrate a commitment to uplifting the Latina/o community. Apply online.

We welcome donations for the OLA scholarship. Donate online.

OLA Scholarship Winners

  • 2019-2020 Jessica Gerow
  • 2018-2019 Ernesto Carbajal
  • 2017-2018 Andrea Rodriguez
  • 2016-2017 Alexandra Katrina Tuason
  • 2015-2016 Kevin Godines & Albertina Oliva
  • 2014-2015 Liliana Guillen Ochoa
  • 2013-2014 Dalia Gamez
  • 2011-2012 Santiago Rodriguez
  • 2010-2011 (No Recipient)
  • 2009-2010 Jose Hiram Quiros Soberanes
  • 2008-2009 Mayra Aguilera
  • 2007-2008 Marco Tovar

In addition, we have yearly fundraisers to raise money for scholarships.

 

 

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