<div dir="ltr">Hello everyone, <div><br></div><div>The Mesa Directiva is officially welcoming nominations for the inaugural leadership team! If you or someone you know is interested in a position, please submit a nomination. This is a fantastic opportunity to help build a new campus organization from the ground up, gain valuable professional development, and make a lasting impact on our campus community. Please feel free to share with other staff and faculty in your departments. Thank you!<div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div>Perla</div><div><br><div><br></div><div><div><div style="border-width:1pt medium medium;border-style:solid none none;border-color:rgb(225,225,225) currentcolor currentcolor;padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Crystal Petrini<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:55 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:ucr-colectivo@ucr.edu" target="_blank">ucr-colectivo@ucr.edu</a><br><b>Subject:</b> El Colectivo: Nominations Are Open for Our Inaugural Mesa Directiva!<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Dear colegas,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">We’re excited to share an important update from the <b>UCR Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff Colectivo</b> as we move from our initial planning phase toward our first elected leadership.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Our planning process and inaugural retreat helped shape El Colectivo’s <b>Mission, Vision & Values</b>, which are now available on our new webpage:<br><a href="https://diversity.ucr.edu/ucr-chicanxlatinx-faculty-staff-colectivo" target="_blank">UCR Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff Colectivo | Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Building our inaugural Mesa Directiva</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Based on feedback from the inaugural retreat, we are moving forward with a governance structure centered on shared Faculty and Staff leadership.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">The elected positions on the inaugural Mesa Directiva will include:<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Faculty Co-Chair<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Staff Co-Chair<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Director of Administration & Operations<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Director of Communications & Membership<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Director of Community & Belonging<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Director of Professional Growth & Mentorship<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Director of Campus & Community Partnerships<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">The broader structure also includes affiliated-group representation, a temporary non-voting Founding Advisor during the inaugural transition, and connections with key campus partners.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">You can review the structure, responsibilities, terms, and transition plan here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bGTjpkp2_I3NaL19No0_X1bsr-25HnGF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109582172804796142806&rtpof=true&sd=true__;!!OLyWHuc!TxNdsTxunZHmc188Yuxgcl2IpPd_3hCnu5fwrdjaQhCMjzASg_G7oWD23qkMzNmavu6ZqznbTzTqCQkffcWVuPwEzwcz$" target="_blank">View the governance structure →</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Importantly, this is an <b>inaugural structure, not yet a permanent one</b>. The first Mesa Directiva will begin in January 2027, with January through June serving as a six-month pilot to assess what is working and what may need refinement before formal bylaws are developed.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Nominations are now open<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">We invite you to nominate <b>yourself or another UCR faculty or staff member</b> whose leadership, perspective, and commitment could help shape El Colectivo’s next chapter.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">You do not need to have participated in the original planning group or inaugural retreat to serve.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Nomination and election timeline:</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Nominations close: November 6<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Nominees confirm candidacy by: November 20<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Voting: November 30–December 11<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Election results announced: December 14<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Inaugural Mesa Directiva begins: January 1, 2027<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e54hvxOrf6QetN4" target="_blank"><b>Submit a Nomination →</b></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">We encourage you to review the roles and consider not only whether you might serve, but also who in our community you would encourage to step forward.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Interested in helping with the election?</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">If you’re <b>not running for a Mesa Directiva position</b> and would like to help with our inaugural election process, we’re also forming a small <b>Elections Committee</b>. Please reply to me directly by <b>November 5</b> if you’re interested.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Stay connected<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">If you’re not already on the El Colectivo listserv—or know someone who should be—please join us:<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">👉</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"> </span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><a href="https://groups.google.com/a/ucr.edu/g/ucr-colectivo/about" target="_blank"><b>Join the Official Colectivo Listserv</b></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Log in with your UCR credentials and select <b>“Join Group.”<u></u><u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Thank you to everyone who has helped bring El Colectivo to this point. This next phase is an opportunity to broaden participation and begin transitioning the work from the planning group to an elected Mesa Directiva. Whether you run for a position, nominate a colleague, help with the election, or simply stay connected, there are many ways to be part of what comes next.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Con cariño y en comunidad,<br><b>UCR Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff Colectivo Planning Committee</b><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(21,61,99)">Warm regards,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:rgb(0,112,192)">Crystal Petrini,</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:rgb(0,112,192)">MBA</span><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(217,217,217)"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(241,171,0)">Financial & Administrative Officer</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,78,121)"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,116,181)">Social Medicine, Population & Public Health<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,116,181)">University of California, Riverside </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Fira Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(69,90,100)"><br></span><u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Fira Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><a href="mailto:cpetrini@medsch.ucr.edu" target="_blank">cpetrini@medsch.ucr.edu</a></span></u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Fira Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(69,90,100)"> | <a href="tel:(951)%20827-0139" value="+19518270139" target="_blank">951.827.0139</a></span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,116,181)"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(110,179,246)"><img border="0" width="203" height="74" id="m_-6966959828905260825Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DD66C0.F647D680" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 2.118in; height: 0.7708in;"></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(110,179,246)"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> </span></p></div></div><div><br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Perla Fabelo,</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Graduate
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