Derrick Griffith Servant Leader Award Recipient

Valdivia is graduating with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and a minor in mathematics. He is a first-generation college student who has been a transformative force within the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where he’s held roles as president, vice president, treasurer and marketing chair. 

As president of the student organization, he raised $8,000 to send 10 members to the 2023 SHPE National Convention, and also helped spearhead a $25,000 fundraising campaign, expanding the national convention opportunity to 34 members in 2024. Valdivia is also a part of the Gamma Iota chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. and is involved with student success mentor training in the MentorCollective, which pairs new Niners with current students to foster connection and belonging.