… Salvadoran Civil War. His lived experiences and community reinforced a passion for social justice. As a first-generation college student, Elizandro studied Sociology and Latin American Studies at Cal State LA. His research interests include … American Studies. Elizandro joined the East Los Angeles College Student Services family in fall 2015. There, Elizandro co-founded the ELAC Safe Zone Coalition, serving as a trainer to center the experience of undocumented students and LGBT+ … (2016-2018), providing mentoring and academic support to men of color; Coordinated GO East LA (2015-2019), a college and career pathway program in partnership with LAUSD & Cal State LA, Coordinated the Los Angeles College Promise Program …