Ethan Navarro (’28, technology and operations management)
Mark Aldrich President’s Scholar 2026-2027
Long-time philanthropists and Cal Poly Pomona supporters, Jo and Ted Dutton generously established this scholarship named after their son, Mark Aldrich. Mark is a Cal Poly Pomona alumnus who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate and law in 1994. To recognize the contributions made by the fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, first consideration is given to its members for the Mark Aldrich scholarship.
MAJOR:
Technology Operations Management Minor: Contract Management College of Business Administration
ACTIVITIES:
President, Latino Business Student Association; Academic Chairman, Hermanos Unidos; Field and Snack Shack Crew, Advantage Flag League; Coach, Advantage Flag League Kindergarten Clinic; Coach, The Pink Outlaws Girls’ Flag Football Team
BIO:
Ethan Navarro is drawn to the systems that make businesses work, from planning and production to the contracts and relationships that support daily operations. His interest in technology operations management comes from a curiosity about what happens behind the scenes, where materials, people, agreements and processes come together to create efficiency and solve problems. His minor in contract management adds another layer of understanding.
At Cal Poly Pomona, Ethan found a community that has helped him grow personally, professionally and academically. He serves as president of the Latino Business Student Association and academic chairman of Hermanos Unidos. He also works with Advantage Flag League, managing operations, mentoring new team members and coaching young athletes in football. Inspired by his father, Ethan knows the importance of work ethic, respect, consistency and meaningful relationships. As the oldest sibling, grandson and nephew, Ethan aims to set a positive example. He hopes to build a career improving business operations while inspiring younger siblings and cousins to pursue even greater opportunities.
