Tere Veloz (She/Her)

Hometown: Laton, California
Languages: Spanish

Tere Veloz is a doctoral student in Organizational Leadership at Alliant University and a seasoned public affairs professional with over 15 years of experience in community engagement, equity-driven communications, and advocacy across the philanthropy sector. A proud first-generation American and bilingual daughter of Mexican immigrants, Tere’s work is rooted in creating belonging and agency for diverse communities across California and nationally. She has led statewide initiatives in health equity, immigrant rights, and civic engagement, always centering human-centered approaches to inclusion. Tere has a professional goal to lead philanthropic social impact initiatives at a global scale. As a Student Ambassador, Tere is committed to fostering connection, mentorship, and community so that every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Fun Fact: By February 2026, I will be a certified trained yoga instructor.

Research Interests: The impact of resiliency and community on working individuals from a wellbeing, work-life balance (mind, body, spirit) a holistic perspective who have experience burnout.

Favorite part of the program: The opportunity to challenge the status quo of organizational leadership to be more human-centered.

Advice to first year students: Your experience is uniquely yours -- and the effort you put in, is what you gain from it!