Santiago Aguilar is a marching arts educator and choreographer with experience teaching and performing across the DCI and WGI circuits. Originally from Austin, Texas, Santiago spent six seasons as a World Class performer with the Crossmen and Carolina Crown, where he also served in leadership roles. His performance experience also includes appearances with Violet Crown Independent and Crossmen Winds.
Santiago holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry from Texas State University and a Master of Science in Immunology and Infection from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee.
Outside of the marching arts and medicine, Santiago is an avid soccer fan and traveler. He is the founder of Austin Legends FC, a grassroots soccer organization he established to provide accessible opportunities for young athletes in his community. Much of his travel revolves around experiencing the game and its culture around the world.
Santiago is excited to join the Mandarins and contribute to the organization as it begins its next chapter. He looks forward to working alongside the staff and performers to help build upon the corps’ tradition of excellence and create a meaningful experience for the next generation of performers.