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ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Our Mission and Values

Established in 1972, La CASA provides empowerment through cultural identity, leadership and social consciousness development, as well as community building for undergraduate and graduate students at USC.

La CASA strives to educate the campus about Latinx identity and the culture represented within the community (i.e. Central & South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico), by offering programs and services that focus on intersectionality.

Events are open to all USC students. La CASA operates its programs in accordance with USCs Notice of Non-Discrimination.

La CASA's Pillars of Success

La CASA strives to create a community that focuses on Latinx/e experience through the following 5 Pillars of Success and LatinXcellence: (1) Community Building and Cultural Engagement, (2) Cultural Awareness, (3) Leadership Development, (4) Social Consciousness, (5) Student Wellbeing.



Community Building and Cultural Engagement

Community Building and Cultural Engagement: Working to create a supportive, invested, and vibrant community that shares values and celebrates all Latinx/e identities.

Cultural Awareness

Cultural Awareness: Promoting Cultural Understanding, competency, and recognition of intersectionality within the Latinx/e Community.



Leadership Development

Leadership Development: Creating opportunity and investment in the social, professional, and leadership of all Latinx/e students.

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Social Consciousness

Social Consciousness: Promoting awareness of social issues and the constant promotion of social justice within and outside of our community!




Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing: The focus on the holistic wellbeing of Latinx/e students in support of students’ health and healing.

La CASA Staff

Greedley F. Harris III, M.S.

Director of Strategic Partnership, SEIP

Greedley F. Harris, III is the  SEIP Manager for Strategic Partnerships and oversees two cultural centers: The Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) as well as La CASA. In addition, he oversee two of our cultural lounges: The Middle Eastern North African (MENA) lounge and the Native American Pacifica lounge (NAPL). 

Leticia Delgado (aka Leti)

Center Supervisor, Advisor ll

Leticia Delgado aka “Leti” is the  Center Supervisor for La CASA. In addition, she supervises the amazing student staff of La CASA. 

She plans, organizes, and delivers student programs services and activities for La CASA.

Student Staff

Meet La CASA’s Undergraduate Culture Ambassadors (RCA’s) and Graduate Culture Ambassadors (GCA’s)! The Culture Ambassador position exists to help develop, coordinate and manage culturally enriching, thought provoking, supportive programming. In addition, CA’s serve as leaders in the Latinx community, who create opportunities and promote unity within the community at USC. Finally, CAs also serve as leaders in the intercultural USC community. CA’s build bridges with other diverse communities at USC by collaborating with other offices/departments/clubs & organizations. Graduate Culture Ambassadors assist the office with various projects that support our USC community and initiatives that we have here at La CASA.

Micaela Zamora

Micaela Zamora (she/her/hers)

Hey everyone! My name is Micaela Zamora, and I’m a junior studying Biopharmaceutical Sciences. I recently started working at La CASA Spring 2023 and am excited to be a part of this familia. I’m incredibly grateful for the space La CASA provides for myself and other students. Not only do we receive resources and a place to study, but we get to be a part of a community and support one another. I look forward to learning more about all of your experiences, culture, and passions!

Jessica Luna

Jessica Luna (she/her/ella)

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Luna. I'm a junior studying Computer Engineering and Computer Science. I'm from Los Angeles and I'm super excited to work at LA CASA and meet everyone!

Flor Valencia

Flor Valencia (she/her/hers)

Hi!! My name is Flor Valencia, I’m a junior transfer on the pre-law track majoring in Law, History, & Culture with a minor in Law and Migration Studies. I’m excited and very grateful to be added to the team this Spring 2024 semester! This is my second home so you’ll see me using La CASA often. Feel free to say hi to me anytime, I always like meeting a new face!

Oswald Guerra

Oswald Guerra (he/him/his)

Hey everyone! Im Oswald (or Ozzy), and I'm a junior majoring in Human Biology with a minor in Real Estate Finance. Im from Pasadena, CA and I just started at La CASA spring '24. I love the hospitality of everyone here and I'm excited to meet more of y'all here at the center and become more involved with the latin community here at USC!

Paula Acedo

Paula Acedo (she/her/ella)

Hola! My name is Paula Acedo and I am a senior majoring in GeoDesign. I am beyond honored to be a part of La CASA’s family for this upcoming school year. I look forward to helping cultivate a safe environment where we can all thrive, share our cultures, and feel supported in our unique journeys and experiences!

Melanie Ramirez

Paula Acedo (she/her/ella)

Hi everyone! My name is Melanie Ramirez, and I’m a junior majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in the Entertainment Industry. Originally from Miami, Florida, I moved to Los Angeles for school and a fresh start. I’m thrilled to join La CASA this Spring 2025 and can’t wait to connect with new faces while involving myself with such a welcoming Latin community!

Community Building and Cultural Engagement: Working to create a supportive, invested, and vibrant community that shares values and celebrates all Latinx/e identities.