Aaron Santillan

After joining Menlo College as an international student from Mexico and as a member of the Men’s Basketball team in the early 2000s, Aaron Santillan ‘03 deepened his relationship with the College by joining the Menlo College Board of Trustees.

Following his graduation from Menlo College in 2003, Aaron went on to receive a Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Systems from the University of San Francisco. He then joined VISA in 2006 as a Pricing Analyst and currently serves as Vice President / Head of US Interchange Pricing Strategy.

Since his time as a student, Aaron and his family have remained closely connected to Menlo College. He and his wife Eda Cano are reliable and heartfelt supporters of the College’s Basketball teams, regularly attending home and away games. Aaron also provides guidance as a member of the advisory board for Menlo’s academic program in Finance. His valuable reflections on the needs and desires of the industry have led to refinements in Menlo’s curriculum in ways that help students secure internships and jobs.