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 Website

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.

Email us to get meeting info!

Mentors: Patricia Garcia, Liz Shaker

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

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER ALLIANCE (AAPI)

AAPI Alliance (Asian American and Pacific Islander Alliance) is dedicated to celebrating and supporting the diverse cultures, histories, and voices of AAPI communities. Through advocacy, education, and community-building, we work to promote equity, representation, and solidarity. The AAPI Alliance creates inclusive spaces that honor heritage, foster dialogue, and empower individuals to lead with pride and purpose.

For meeting info please email the mentor for this alliance.

Mentor: Esmeralda Martinez-Rosales

AUTISM SOCIAL ALLIANCE

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

BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE

Coming soon!

GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE

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: pamela.williams-paez@canyons.edu

deems.morrione@canyons.edu

Weekly Meetings: Wednesdays @ 2:00pm in Bonelli Hall Rm 24

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 Thursday starting February 27th, 2025

Location: Bonelli 24 (Inside the Intercultural Center)

10:00am-11:00am

Email: COCLatinxAlliance@canyons.edu

Mentor Contacts:

Hernan.Ramirez@canyons.edu

Juan.Buriel@canyons.edu

NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS ALLIANCE

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

SAFIRE (Students Advocating for Immigrant Rights and Equity)

The S.A.F.I.R.E. Alliance was established as a courageous, inclusive space where students and staff from immigrant backgrounds—as well as their allies—can come together to share lived experiences and cultivate a strong network of campus support. This alliance empowers individuals through the principles of grassroots organizing, historical student advocacy, ethnic studies, and holistic mental health and wellness. Crucially, all programming is intentionally grounded in contemporary events, ensuring our work remains responsive, relevant, and impactful in real time.

Weekly Meetings on Wednesdays @ 2:00 pm

Location: Art Gallery, Mentry Hall 108

Mentor Contacts:

Alma.Juarez@canyons.edu

Melody.Klingenfuss@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.

Weekly Meetings on Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Bonelli 24 (Intercultural Center) and on Zoom

For Zoom please email Mentor

Mentor Contacts:

erin.delaney@canyons.edu

deems.morrione@canyons.edu

INACTIVE FOR SPRING 2025

STEM Equity Alliance
Veterans Alliance Organization (VALOR)