Latinx Association for Science & Health

at Baylor University

ABOUT US
• Empowering Latinx Students through resources, mentorship, and experiences.

• Promoting Cultural Competency to inspire diversity and inclusivity at Baylor University.

• Supporting Underrepresented Students in their journey toward becoming well-rounded health professionals.

• Fostering Community and mutual support among members.

Joining LASH means joining a familia!

NEWS

Participate in our Research!

Participate in our Research!

09/27/2025

Help LASH in our ongoing research project about how COVID-19 has altered time perception in Baylor University college students.

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Join LASH on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer!

09/29/2025

From May 17th - 23rd 2026, LASH will be in the Dominican Republic again for our annual mission trip, partnering with One More Child. Participants will be shadowing local physicians at both a hospitals and clinics to learn about the Dominican healthcare system. Additionally, we will also work with the children of the DR by teaching hygiene habits, working with a food program, working at a vacation bible school, and so much more! Applications are due November 12th, 2025, with a priority deadline of November 5th. We hope to see you there!

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Meet the Team

Magdalene Hernandez

President

Enzo Henry

Vice-President

Lisa Ayala

Secretary

Daniela Villanueva

Treasurer

Jose Botello

Service Chair

Bella Rodriguez

Social Chair

Alanis Robles

Academic Chair

Zuleika Botello

Research Chair

Sheila Hernandez

CUB Chair

Andrea Reyes

Public Relations

Camila Holguin

Yanira Leyva

Izaiah Moreno

Ruth Gelista

Danielle Rodriguez

Angela Gonzales Del Valle

Ava Ortega

Katelynn Macias

Natalie Delgado

Angel Robles

Ashley Paz

Gabriella Rauf

Philanthropy

La Puerta
"La Puerta means the door and the logo is a key. We believe that every person in the community deserves to be heard and have an opportunity for their needs to be met. We believe that an empowering and loving environment can impact not only their lives, but also the next generations of Spanish speakers in Waco."

Event Schedule

Upcoming Events

TitleDateLocation
General Meeting #308 Oct 2025Cashion C311
Eloteria15 Oct 2025Cashion C506
Research Meeting #216 Oct 2025Cashion C101
Murder Mystery Social21 Oct 2025Cashion C317
General Meeting #422 Oct 2025Cashion C311
Board Game Night Social04 Nov 2025Cashion C317
General Meeting #505 Nov 2025Cashion C311
Health Disparities Panel12 Nov 2025Cashion C316
Research Meeting #313 Nov 2025Cashion C101
Finals Prep Night Social18 Nov 2025Cashion C317
General Meeting #619 Nov 2025Cashion C311
Tradiciones y Bienestar CUB Event01 Dec 2025Cashion C316
Gingerbread House Competition Social02 Dec 2025Cashion C317
General Meeting #703 Dec 2025Cashion C311

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
Pumpkin Painting Social07 Oct 2025Cashion C317
Blueprint to Graduation30 Sep 2025Cashion C317
General Meeting #224 Sep 2025Cashion C311
Common Grounds Social23 Sep 2025Common Grounds SUB
Mentor-Mentee Mixer: Game Night22 Sep 2025Cashion C101
Research Meeting #118 Sep 2025Cashion C101
Cafecito y Ciencia17 Sep 2025Cashion C316
Welcome Back Sunset Picnic Social16 Sep 2025Fountain Mall Moody Library Side
General Meeting #110 Sep 2025Cashion C102
Interest Meeting #203 Sep 2025Cashion C102
Interest Meeting #102 Sep 2025Cashion C102

Gallery

For more, take a look at our Flickr page linked in the Album icon in the upper right corner!

FAQ's

Active members have paid their dues ($40/year), and attended the following: 3 general meetings, 3 socials, 10 service points (2 can be transferred in), & 5 miscellaneous points. Miscellaneous points include extra service, special events, mentorship/research participation, & workshops. 1 Service hour is equal to 1 service point.
Contact our treasurer to set up a payment plan that works for you. We are here to support you and do not want a financial situation to prevent you from receiving all of the opportunities and community we offer. 
Leadership positions are opened for applicants once a year. This includes all officer positions and all committees. President is also opened once a year, but you have to have been an officer for at least one year in order to apply.
We have a live points spreadsheet located in our header.
To make up for general meetings you are unable to attend, you need to notify our secretary of your situation. Then you would need to pick up mentoring in place of general meetings.
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Tresurer's Venmo:
@Daniela-Villanueva-24

Contact us

  • Waco, Texas, United States

Alumni Information

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