SOMOS Latinx Ambassadors

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SOMOS Latinx Ambassador applications are now open for the 2024–2025 academic year! 

Applications close March 27.

Please note that you must have participated in the SOMOS program in the past to qualify for the ambassador role. Enrolled SOMOS students will receive an email with more information to apply. If you have any questions, email latinx@berklee.edu.

For students new to the Workday system who do not currently hold a position on campus:

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For students with a current position on campus and Workday access:

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SOMOS Latinx student ambassadors are a dynamic group of students committed to helping and supporting SOMOS scholars at Berklee (College and Conservatory). Ambassadors are student leaders who maintain a strong and consistent presence throughout the pre-orientation week program and subsequent academic year events, serve as peer mentors to the entering class, and participate in personal and professional development opportunities and educational pathways that lead to successful outcomes and excellence for Latinx students.

Check out SOMOS Latinx ambassadors, past and present ,below.

Current SOMOS Ambassador Bios (Spring 2024)

 

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Juanes Urrego (he/him)

Juanes Urrego was born in Medellín, Colombia, and lived in Lima, Perú, and in São Paulo, Brazil. As a music production and engineering major, he seeks opportunities to work in professional studios as a recording and mixing engineer and producer of genres including Latin music, rock, jazz, musicals, country, and more. He is also a singer and plays acoustic guitar, mainly Latin American music (modern and folklore). Urrego's roles as a SOMOS Latinx ambassador and helping unite Latinx at Berklee are essential to him. He hopes that other students will feel supported and that he is a good resource if they have any questions!

 

 

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Luis Angel (he/him)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Manuela Serrano (she/her)

Manuela Serrano is a vocalist, songwriter, and pianist from Valencia, Venezuela. She is currently studying a double major in music business management and contemporary writing and production. She works at the Creative Technology Center as a lab monitor and also works for the Berklee Performance Center Marketing Team as a TikTok content creator. 

"If you ever need help in anything, don't hesitate to reach out!"

 

 

 

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Renzo Cheesman (He/Him)

Renzo Cheesman is a film composer and songwriter from Lima, Peru. He majored in film scoring, and his exceptional talent and dedication were recognized with two scholarships, underscoring his commitment to excellence.

In addition to his orchestral compositions, he's an avid session harmonica player on Fiverr. He also serves as the rhythm guitarist for the original band Mapache Orange, with whom he performs at private events.

 

 

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Sara Duvel (She/her)

Sara Duvel is a voice performance major from Medellín, Colombia. She enjoys listening to a variety of Latin music, but her favorite genres to perform are Latin pop and bolero. Her biggest music influences are Natalia Lafourcade, Elsa y Elmar, and Monsieur Periné. She also enjoys singing Colombian genres, such as bambuco and pasillos.

Duvel considers being a SOMOS Latinx ambassador a fulfilling experience, where she can meet new people from different Latin countries, and learn about their cultures and music while also supporting the community.