*Enrich the intellectual and social community for Latina/o graduate and professional studies
*Advocate for Latina/o graduate and professional students, faculty, and other members of the Iowa State University community
*Support Iowa State University, the Graduate College, and all other interested parties in the recruitment, retention, and completion of Latina/o graduate and professional students
*Encourage Latina/o students to pursue higher education
*Develop partnerships with interested stakeholders included but not limited to: faculty, staff, and other student and campus organizations at Iowa State University
*Promote awareness of professional development and research opportunities to Latina/o graduate and professional students