HEFAS is a student led resource center for all students with a emphasis on undocumented,
AB540, low-income, and students of color. We provide opportunities and resources for
students to foster their education, while supporting them individually, in the classroom,
and in community. Our role is to help students navigate their college experience successfully,
and become leaders in their community.
HEFAS' UndocuSTEM is a new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program
in partnership with the MESA Program, to support and provide resources to make STEM
more accessible for undocumented students. The UndocuSTEM aims to support undocumented
students in the fields of STEM through accessibility, opportunity, and resources by
creating a program that promotes equity, racial justice, leadership and career development.
About the Fellowship
Fellows at HEFAS and UndocuSTEM commit to and take on position and team responsibilities
in projects and campaigns supporting and advocating for the undocumented community
on and off of campus. HEFAS and UndocuSTEM fellows will build student power, leadership
skills, and be agents of change in this world.
Your Fellowship project will take an average of 6-10 hrs/wk including some evenings
and weekends.
Eligibility:
Minimum Requirements: - Have attempted fewer than 180 units combined at De Anza and Foothill College - Have and maintain 6 units per quarter during fellowship - Minimum GPA of 2.0
Compensation: Fellows can expect to receive a compensation starting at $5,940 for the academic year
If you meet all requirements please complete application below. If you DO NOT meet
all of the requirements, please still apply and contact Daniela Plascencia Delgado
at plascenciadelgadodaniela@fhda.edu
HEFAS Open Positions
1.Office Coordinator:Maintains a clean safe student-space, manages the distribution of HEFAS programming,
and helps community members navigate HEFAS resources 2. Volunteer Coordinator: Recruits, trains, and manages volunteers to support HEFAS programming
3. Outreach Coordinator: Identifies with the undocumented/AB540 community to provide resources, conduct classroom
presentations,
4. Mental Health Coordinator: Promotes student well-being by providing mental health resources and organizing wellness-focused
events
5. Marketing Coordinator: Responsible for all advertisements, social media management, and newsletters
6. Special Projects: Focuses on developing new ideas and enhancing programs to strengthen community engagement
UndocuSTEM Open Positions
1. Outreach Coordinator: Manages the distribution of STEM materials, programming, and engage commuity members
with UndocuSTEM 2. Marketing Coordinator: Responsible for all advertisements, social media management, and newsletters
3. Professional Development Coordinator: Leads the organization of all career-related events, including inclusive career fairs
for undocumented students
4. Entrepreneurship Coordinator: Lead the design, implementation, and management of initiatives aimed at empowering
undocumented students and professionals in STEM to pursue entrepreneurship as a viable
career path
5. Special Projects: Supports initiatives specifically designed to empower undocumented and immigrant students
in STEM fields.
For any questions regarding UndocuSTEM please contact Shaila Ramos-Garcia at ramosshaila@deanza.edu
HEFAS and UndocuSTEM Fellowship Application is now open for the 2026 - 2027 academic
year!
