Alejandro Magaña: Multicultural Student Affairs

Alejandro Magaña

Where do you call home?
- Originally from Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood but now reside in Skokie, IL
What do you do at Northwestern?
- Serve as the direct supervisor for the Administrative Assistant overseeing Student Employees, Operations and Facilities, and direct supervision of a Graduate Assistant
- Develop, implement and assess policies and procedures in MSA
- Develop and oversee MSA’s assessment strategy
- Develop and assess programs and activities that focus on Identity Engagement, Leadership, and Education
What groups/ committees/ communities are you a part of at NU?
- Co-founder of Unidos Latinx Professionals Coalition, CIC Graduate Assistant Development Committee, University Staff Survey Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee, University Haring and Appeals Panel,
What are you passionate about?
- Raising consciousness on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
What are some moments/ accomplishments/ projects that you have been proud of?
- Creation of the InclusionNU Fund Board, Founding of Unidos, co-chairing the divisions' professional development committee
Where can you be found around campus?
- Riding my bicycle across the lake fill
What do you like to do in your spare time?
- Spending time with wife and son, playing soccer, and woodworking