Alliances

Alliances are not clubs,they are affinity groups where students

Learn to navigate college, connect with faculty and staff mentors

Meet with counselors/financial aid advisors and other resource specialists, and

discuss issues in a safe and brave space

Social Media: #COCAlliances

Meeting times and contacts are provided below.

How to join?

Resources

Leads

If the Alliance you are interested in lists meeting ID and times, just "show-up"/ sign-on via zoom at the time.

Email the contact listed below

If there is a 'sign-up' button for the Alliance, click on it and provide your information to /receive updates.

ALLIANCES, what are they and what do we know?

Campus Resource Guide

Mentorship FLEX Guidelines

Mentorship Initiation Form for FLEX

Mentorship Tracking & Completion Form for FLEX

ADULT REENTRY ALLIANCE (ARA)

Adult Reentry Alliance is dedicated to supporting individuals transitioning from a break in school back into the campus community. We work to reduce barriers, promote coming back into education, and empower students through access to resources, education, employment, and support networks.

Meetings: TBD

Mentors: icc@canyons.edu

For more information about the program or to be invited to upcoming events, please fill out the Student Interest Survey.

AUTISM SOCIAL ALLIANCE (ASA)

Autism Social Alliance is a community committed to fostering inclusion, understanding, and empowerment for autistic individuals. We focus on building supportive social spaces, promoting neurodiversity, and advocating for acceptance and accessibility.

The Autism Social Alliance meetings are held on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Sustainability Center Rm. 138 and it is also held via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://canyonsonline.zoom.us/j/7918611969?pwd=dG8zR0tWNERHOGpuRkRiMS8rY0J1UT09

Email us to get meeting info!

Mentor: Priscilla Benites

Mentor Contact: Priscilla.Benites@canyons.edu

GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE (GSA)

Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to connect, support one another, and advocate for equity and inclusion. We work to celebrate diverse identities, challenge discrimination, and foster a culture of respect and pride through education, activism, and community-building.

Mentor Contacts: deems.morrione@canyons.edu

Weekly Meetings: TBD

Mission Statement:

The GSA is a dedicated space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to socialize and network. Our weekly meetings are open to current students, former students, as well as community members. We partake in various LGBTQ+ events throughout the year and continue to partner with QueerSCV.

LATINX ALLIANCE

Latinx Alliance is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering Latinx individuals through advocacy, education, and cultural celebration. We work to amplify Latinx voices, foster leadership, and create inclusive spaces that honor our diverse identities and shared heritage.

Every 2nd and 4th Tusday starting September 08, 2026

Location: Bonelli 14 (Inside the Intercultural Center)

11:30am-12:30am

Email: COCLatinxAlliance@canyons.edu

Mentor Contacts:

Hernan.Ramirez@canyons.edu

Juan.Buriel@canyons.edu

NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS ALLIANCE (NAIA)

NAIA Alliance (Native American and Indigenous Alliance) is committed to uplifting Native and Indigenous voices, cultures, and communities. We advocate for representation, cultural preservation, and equity through education, community engagement, and solidarity. Rooted in respect for ancestral knowledge and traditions, the NAIA Alliance creates space for Indigenous identity, resilience, and leadership in all areas of society.

Email: NAIA@canyons.edu

Canvas Shell: https://coc.instructure.com/enroll/JPNWFE

Mentor: Brandon Silva

Mentor Contacts:

brandon.silva@canyons.edu

Native American Awareness Dialogues

YouTube: https://youtu.be/KQWKlIF7oWM

THE CHEROKEE REMOVAL: A Brief History

Follow us on Instagram: @COCNAIA

SUPPORTING AANHPI MENTORSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENT (SAMA)

The Supporting AANHPI Mentorship & Achievement (SAMA) Alliance is an affinity group for AANHPl-identifying students and allies to connect, learn, and grow together. SAMA Alliance is open to all students on campus and a dedicated space to increase AANHPI visibility on campus and address issues in a safe and culturally responsive environment of support.

The word "sama" represents togetherness and collective support across many cultures throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands, reflecting our commitment to empowering one another and fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Alliance Leads: Rebecca Suen & Melissa Demirel

Email: rebecca.suen@canyons.edu

Instagram: @sama.coc

STEM Equity Alliance

STEM_LOGO

STEM Equity Alliance is here to build community, provide academic and mentoring support, and motivate our cougars to persist in their STEM journeys!

Mentor Contact:

Daniel.Thomas@canyons.edu

TRANS ALLIANCE

The Trans Alliance provides a safe, welcoming space for students who identify as transgender, nonbinary or questioning their gender identity to connect with one another, learn about campus resources, and discuss issues of importance to the Trans Community.

Every other Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm starting September 03, 2026

Location: Bonelli 14 (Inside the Intercultural Center) and on Zoom

For Zoom please email Mentor

Mentor Contacts:

erin.delaney@canyons.edu

deems.morrione@canyons.edu

INACTIVE FOR FALL 2026

Veterans Alliance Organization (VALOR)
Students Advocating For Immigrant Rights And Equity (SAFIRE)