Why Become a Member?

ALPFA creates opportunities, adds value, builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding Latino Leadership in the global workforce.

Opportunities

•    Local Chapter Networking Events, Receptions and Programs
•    Access to Online Career Center
    - Job Searches
    - Post Your Resume
    - Industry and Career Articles
•     Yearly National Convention
    - Discounted Member Price
    - Professional and Student Career Fair
    - Interview Opportunities
•    Recruitment Opportunities for Employers
•    Subscription to Our National Newsletter La Cuenta
•    One-year Subscription to Hispanic Business Magazine
•    Continuing Professional Education Courses (CPE)
•    Scholarships, Mentorship, and Internship Opportunities

Professional Development

•     Serve on Local/National Boards and Committees
    -  Leadership Skills
    -  Management Skills
    -  Team Building
•    Presentations and Public Speaking
•    Mentoring
•    Access to Business Leaders

Programs

•    Women of ALPFA
•    Finance / Executive Summits
•    Leadership Summits
•    Student Summits
•    ALPFA Cares/Community Service

"Until I joined ALPFA, I spent years in the company of strangers; now I feel like I've come home.We speak the same languages, we have similar experiences, all are striving for advancement, education and a betterlife."

Liz Mossad
President,Tampa Bay

General Membership Requirements:

Any person who shares our values, mission, and principles; and, holds a baccalaureate degree, or its international equivalent in accounting or finance related majors; or, holds an equivalent professional certification in an accounting or a finance related field or shall be a practicing professional in the field of accounting or business finance.

Rights:

Vote on any and all matters put forth for a membership vote at the national and local level, except for the election of the Associate Member Board Representative or the Student Member Board Representative.

Initiate or support the nomination of any qualified member to any position on the national or local Board of Directors except the Associate Member Board Representative or the Student Member Board Representative.

Run for election to any national or chapter positionthe Board of Directors or its Committees except that of the Associate Member Board Representative or the Student Member Board Representative.

"One of the great benefits of being part of ALPFA is knowing that I can rely on professionals within my chapter, other chapters, and the national office..."

Angela De Jesus
President
Washington DC Chapter

"My involvement with ALPFA has served as a pillar in my academic career and a catalyst for personal and professional development.The association has been a source of connection creating invaluable opportunities for students like myself."

Cristina Escalante
San Francisco Chapter

Associate Membership Requirements:
 
Any person who shares our values, mission, and principles; and, does not meet the qualifications of General Membership or Student Membership.

Rights:

Run for election to the position on the national or chapter Board as the Associate Member Representative; Vote only in the election of their national and local Associate Member Board Representative. May not cast a binding vote on any other national or chapter matters.

Student Membership Requirements:

Any person who shares our values, mission, and principles; and, provides evidence of current enrollment in an accredited high school, college, or university.

Rights:

Run for election to the position on the national or chapter Board as the Student Member Representative; Vote only in the election of their national and local Student Member Board Representative.  May not cast a binding vote on any other national or chapter matters.

Lifetime Membership Requirements:

Any person who shares our values, mission, and principles; and, holds a baccalaureate degree, or its international equivalent in accounting or finance related majors; or, holds an equivalent professional certification in an accounting or a finance related field or shall be a practicing professional in the field of accounting or business finance.

Rights:

Vote on any and all matters put forth for a membership vote at the national and local level, except for the election of the Associate Member Board Representative or the Student Member Board Representative.

Initiate or support the nomination of any qualified member to any position on the national or local Board of Directors except the Associate Member Board Representative or the Student Member Board Representative.

Run for election to any national or chapter positionthe Board of Directors or its Committees except that of the Associate Member Board Representative or the Student Member Board Representative.