Latin American Student Organization

Latin American Student Organization

LASO Officers: front row: Karla Zapata, vice president and Natalie Solms, public relations coordinator; back row: Ashli Foster, secretary; Stephanie Putman, treasurer; Erika Montemayor, president and Olivia Canales, secretary. Not pictured: Aly Dowda, public relations coordinator.

Ashford University's Latin American Student Organization (L.A.S.O.) has several purposes:

  • Promote activism and advocacy;
  • Provide mentorship;
  • Promote diversity;
  • Promote better race relations;
  • Demonstrate proper leadership skills and unity throughout the community;
  • Raise awareness about Latin American issues, both past and present;
  • Foster interest in social, economic, political and environmental aspects of the region; and
  • Organize events that inform about the cultural richness of Latin America.

Membership in L.A.S.O. is open to anyone who shows an interest in Latin America and its culture.

For more information, please contact Christina Mahoney, ext. 7375 or Elena Caudillo, ext. 3413.