Association of Naval Services Officers
A 501c3 nonprofit supporting Latinos/Hispanics of all ranks in the U.S. Sea Services!
| Chapter Name & Year Established | Maj. Gen. Angie Salinas, USMC | 1998 |
| President | CS1 Phyllis Almaraz, USCG | President.Sandiego@ansomil.org |
| Vice President | VACANT – Contact ANSO if interested. | |
| Secretary | LTJG Nicole Maldonado, USN | Secretary.Sandiego@ansomil.org |
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the San Diego Chapter proudly participated in a lively 5K alongside Latinosrun, embracing and sharing our culture’s rich traditions and heritage. This month has been a growth journey for us, as we welcome new faces at each meeting—an inspiring testament to our commitment to spreading awareness about ANSO. We’re also thrilled to highlight two of our remarkable members, LTJG Nicole Maldonado and YN3 Olga Quintero, who recently shone on ANSO’s social media, allowing us all to learn more about their incredible stories. Stay tuned for our announcement for the following chapter meeting—you won’t want to miss it!
ANSO Familia,
Are you interested in providing mentorship and professional development to students interested in a career as an Officer?
ANSO San Diego Chapter’s LT Jonathan Daniel has created a virtual mentorship program for Hispanic and Latin students in high school, college, as well as recent graduates to be connected with ANSO members. The objective of this mentorship program is to provide students with information, pathways, and personal insight into pursuing a career as a USN/USCG Officer.
As of 2022, the ethnic Hispanic makeup of Navy Enlisted closely mirrors the national population; however, there is a stark decrease in Hispanic Officer representation that is non-proportional with the national population. We want to close that gap and increase inclusivity and a sense of belonging in order to focus on warfighting. Creating a Navy and Coast Guard with a proportional and diverse leadership corps leads to innovation and organizational creativity.
If you are interested in signing up as a mentor, please use the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFNyjB941Ht4QurtiP1zkbwNy422_wljOr6j-uYoX3hbqvPw/viewform
If you are a student, recent graduate, or know someone who would be interested in receiving a mentor, please direct to the following link:
If you have any further questions or concerns, comment below or reach out to LT Jonathan Daniel at danieljb4545@gmail.com
The San Diego Chapter is soliciting for Coast Guard Active Duty Officers, Coast Guard Academy Alumni, and Retirees who wish to mentor prospective and current Coast Guard Academy cadets as part of the Academy Minority Outreach Team (AMOT). In coordination with Academy Admissions, mentors conduct outreach to prospective candidates, encourage completion of their applications, and offer support on acceptance to the Academy. Moreover, volunteers forge relationships with cadets as they transition into the Officer Corps.
If interested in participating please RSVP below.
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=563375&k=0767410A7C52