Iván Solís Cruz
Assistant Director for Student Services, College of Veterinary Medicine
Iván is the Assistant Director for Student Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine where he supports students' access to appropriate resources, collaborate with Wellbeing Director, and Alumni Affairs, to mention a few. Iván joined Cornell in January 2020 from his previous role as Resident Director at the University of Alaska Fairbanks "Go Nanooks!", where he created a mentorship program for men of color. Iván is the former Residence Hall Director for Low Rise 6 & 7 and the Latino Living Center.
Originally from Guerrero, México, Iván migrated to Chicago, Illinois where most of his family resides. Iván completed his bachelor of science in biology from Ashford University in 2011 and his M.S. Ed. in College Student Personnel Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2018. Through his involvement in Student Affairs, Iván had the opportunity to work with folx from many different backgrounds and identities including students of color and undocumented students.
Iván lives with his spouse, pet dog and bunny as they all continue to explore access to the outdoors for communities who have been historically excluded, food justice, and many other ways to learn from people and the Earth.