Alejandra Aguero Co-chair, Communications & University Relations | LLAA Ph.D. Candidate, EPOL at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Current Function: Strategic leader for the Latina Latino Alumni Association and a doctoral scholar specializing in Global Higher Education Policy. Alejandra also brings a wealth of professional experience from her career with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

North Star: Guided by a profound commitment to social justice and the cultural values of my faith, I strive to humanize the systems of higher education. My work—both as a leader within the LLAA and as a researcher—is dedicated to ensuring that as we move toward an AI-driven future, we protect the dignity, equity, and opportunity of the next generation, including the one my own two sons will inherit.

Key Initiatives & Milestones:

• Institutional Leadership: Serving in a dual-leadership capacity for the LLAA to bridge the gap between UIUC alumni and university administration.

• Digital Transformation: Spearheading a comprehensive overhaul of LLAA’s digital infrastructure to modernize community engagement.

• Academic Innovation: Analyzing the impact of Artificial Intelligence and higher education on the future of admissions and equity in 2048.

• Strategic Transformation: Spearheading a comprehensive digital overhaul to modernize how our community shares resources and engages globally.