Conceptualizing Latina/o philanthropy in higher education: A study of Latina/o undergraduate alumni from a predominantly white Jesuit institution

Abstract

gone through it alone. There are a number of people and organizations that I have to thank for supporting me throughout my education, particularly through my doctoral education. I would first like to thank all of the dissertation participants who shared their life stories and their challenges and successes as students and alumni. Their work in their respective communities continues to inspire those touched by their giving. In addition, I would like to thank Kathy Kale and Jenny Moody for their assistance and for being resourceful when I had questions. I have had the privilege to work with an excellent committee who helped guide me through this process. I want to thank Drs. Larry Ebbers, Marta Maldonado, Laura Rendón, Marisa Rivera, and Kevin Saunders for providing me with great insight, feedback and support. In addition, I have had the opportunity to work with many professors in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies throughout my time at Iowa State University that have contributed my development as a scholar. These professors include, Drs.