ALPFA Atlanta

From the entire ALPFA Atlanta board we want to thank everyone who came to for our Meet the Board event 💡 🚀

Throughout the evening we saw the shared commitment to building a stronger community of leaders who are dedicated to growth, mentorship, connection, and impact.

Stay tuned for the announcement of our next event in June 👀

✨ Meet Your Board: Jennifer Mina Valencia | Director of Student Affairs ✨

Some people find their purpose. Jennifer built hers — brick by brick 🌍

A first-generation immigrant from Cali, Colombia 🇨🇴 and first-generation college graduate, Jennifer knows what it feels like to navigate spaces that weren’t always designed with you in mind. That experience didn’t slow her down — it became her superpower and her calling.

Today, Jennifer serves as the Economic Development Manager for the , where she leads bilingual and multicultural outreach, champions business growth, and makes sure diverse communities have a seat at the table. Before that, she spent years at Emory University () managing 20+ international alumni networks and building cross-cultural bridges across the globe. She is also the founder of Women of Excellence International .inter), a nonprofit empowering women and girls in ministry and leadership. With degrees from Emory University and Johns Hopkins — Jennifer is still just getting started. 💪🏽

Off the clock, you’ll find her behind a camera lens 📸, planning her next international adventure ✈️ (yes, she visits a new country every year), or grounded in faith through her church community. A woman of depth, creativity, and purpose.

💛 “I want to be a door opener for others — helping create pathways so they can grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.”

ALPFA Atlanta’s student community just got a powerful advocate in their corner. We couldn’t be more excited. 🙌🏽

🔗 Connect with Jennifer here and drop a 🇨🇴 below to welcome her to the ALPFAmilia!

🚨 You’re invited to the first ALPFA event of the year! 🚨

Meet the ALPFA Atlanta Board! Join us on May 7 at 6 PM at Mojitos Cuban American Bistro () for an exclusive evening of connection, conversation, and community.

🎤 Ask questions
🤝 Network with changemakers
💡 Share your ideas — your voice matters!

Come curious. Leave inspired.

Register TODAY! (Link in bio)

✨ Board Re-Introduction: Alex Villanueva | Director of Community Affairs ✨

“Nací en Chicago, crecí en Atlanta — pero siempre Boricua.” 🇵🇷

Alex’s story reflects the journey of so many in our community: shaped by movement, grounded in culture, and driven by purpose.

By day, Alex is a Cybersecurity Manager at EY, helping organizations strengthen trust, governance, and resilience in an increasingly complex world. But beyond the titles, Alex has always shown up for community — creating pathways, building bridges, and making sure others feel seen and supported along the way.

played a pivotal role in Alex’s journey — from saying yes to a résumé workshop as a student to, years later, serving the very community that once poured into him. That gratitude continues to fuel his leadership today.

Outside of work and service, Alex is intentional about recharging — traveling with family, exploring the world, and honoring the quiet moments that make bold leadership possible. As a self-described introverted extrovert, he reminds us that showing up isn’t always easy — but growth lives just outside our comfort zone.

💛 Some leaders lead loudly. Others lead consistently, thoughtfully, and with heart. Alex does all three — and our community is stronger for it.

🔗 Connect with Alex and the rest of the ALPFAmilia!