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College of Arts and Sciences

Advisory Council

Members of the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Advisory Council play a vital role in advancing the mission and objectives of the Institute by initiating and supporting programming and student scholarship.

Dr. Hector Castillo, M.D. '81 
Physician
Dr. Hector Castillo, ophthalmologist, entrepreneur, and politician joins the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute 2024-2026 Advisory Council.

Hector Castillo

Ed Martinez, '96/M.P.A. '98
Executive Director Morgan Stanley

The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute introduces its 2024-2026 Advisory Council. Among the members is Executive Director of Morgan Stanley and alumnus Ed Martinez ’96/M.P.A. ’98.

Ed Martinez speaking at Seton Hall University.

Enmanuel Mercedes, B.A. '02 / M.A. '05 / Ph.D. '13.
NJ Licensed Counseling Psychologist at Prov 205 

A champion for mental health and underserved communities, Enmanuel Mercedes, Ph.D., serves as a mentor and advisor with the Joseph A Unanue Latino Institute's Advisory Council.

Enmanuel
Erika Ota Liedtke ‘18
Data Governance Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Erika Ota Liedtke '18, Data and Analytics Governance Specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, joins the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute 2024-2026 Advisory Council.
Erika Ota Liedtke

Mario J. Paredes, M.A.
Chief Executive Officer, SOMOS

In June 2024, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute introduced its 2024-2026 Advisory Council. Among the members is Mario J. Paredes, CEO of SOMOS Community Care.

Mario Paredes

Sara Peña, M.P.A.
Director of External Affairs, PSEG

In June of 2024, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute introduced its 2024-2026 Advisory Council. Among the members is the Director of External Affairs of PSE&G and servant leader, Sara Peña.

Sara Pena

Additional Members

  • The Honorable Caridad F. Rigo '73, J.D. , '77 (Chair)
    Retired Administrative Law Judge
    State of New Jersey

  • Lilliam Cruz-Villacis, M.B.A., C.P.A.
    Senior Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP

  • Enrique Diloné, M.S. '90/ Ph.D. '98

  • Ileana Rodriguez, Ph.D.
    Clinical Psychologist

  • Belarmino Suarez, C.P.A.
    PKF O’Connor Davies

Seton Hall University Administration

  • Executive Director - Lori Tarke, DHSc

  • Cristina Cosme
    Assistant Director, Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute
    Fahy Hall 246, Seton Hall University
    (973) 761-9286

  • Jonathan Farina, Ph.D.
    Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences