Who we are
In response to global migration and in a polarizing world, we seek to inspire connections beyond borders through mutual understanding, education, and meaningful action in pursuit of narrative, systems, and personal change.
Our Team
Sami DiPasquale
Executive Director
Victoria "Toya" De Anda
Executive Research Assistant
Rosa Mani
Migrant Services + Microenterprise
Daniel Banda
Juarez Shelter Connector
Clara Duffy
Shelter Connector + Border Encounter Facilitator
Kim Schaefer
Architect / Project Director, Abara House
Salvador "Sal" Sierra
Abara House,
Caretaker + Land Steward
Caretaker + Land Steward
Angelica “Lica” Acosta Garnett
Asylum Narratives Translation Project Manager
Jonathan Klassen
Office and Hospitality Coordinator
Monica Bharadwaj
Development Coordinator
Meredith Mayo
Leadership Coach & Strategy
Rebeca Alvidrez
Graphic Designer
Nate Ledbetter
Partnerships + Engagement
History
Abara formed as a byproduct of 15 years of work at Ciudad Nueva embedded in a beautiful community of central El Paso.
Mission
Abara inspires connections beyond borders through mutual understanding, education, and meaningful action.
Vision
We envision a global beloved community flourishing through justice, peace, healing, and transformation.
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