The mission of Latino fraternal organizations is a critical one when we consider the recruitment and retention of Latino students on college campuses in terms of love and belonging. We sat down with Dr. Cristina Luna, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Miami, as well as NALFO (National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc.) President. NALFO is an “umbrella” coalition established in 1998 to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and development of all Latino fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education.

In episode 500 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Luna chose Baylor University for her undergraduate experience, what made her want to join Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., what she is most proud of after serving as their National President and VP of Risk Management for a total of 6 years, what it’s like to be the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Miami, what makes UIFI so special for those undergraduates that have never been a part of it, why the mission of NALFO is so important, what hazing typically looks like in Latine Greek Organizations, what about the culture in Latina-based sororities allows a level of tolerance for hazing in the new member process, and advice for council leaders to be sure they hit the ground running this semester. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVYQQ-AAg8g