Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES)

Mario Magaña Álvarez

Inducted in
2025

Oregon State University

Oregon 4-H State Outreach Specialist 

Associate Professor

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Areas of Expertise

  • Latino(a) outreach programming and research focus on first-generation students going to college and the new Americans coming to the United States
  • Helping and preparing children and youth from underserved and underrepresented populations to provide them with the information, skills, and support needed to become self-sufficient and contributing citizens of the United States
  • Creating innovative programming, raising funding, and curricular materials for first-generation students going to college
  • Supporting professional faculty and staff learning about diverse populations' culture, needs, interests, and problems
  • Building partnerships with schools, agencies, organizations, colleges, and departments to bring funding and educational programming to our children, youth, and families in Oregon 4-H