Voices and Neighbors
We collaborate with faith communities, public institutions, nonprofits, and individuals from all walks of life to create spaces of connection and peace. Together, we work across divides to foster belonging, deepen understanding, and advance shared human dignity.
Hear from Those Who Walk With Us
In their own words, partners and neighbors share how Abara is building bridges, transforming perspectives, and creating spaces of shared dignity and connection across borders.
Wisdom Council Members
Dr. Sarah De Los Santos Upton
UTEP Professor, Abara Board
Member, Wisdom Council co-chair
Dr. Alisia Muir
Researcher & Professor, Abara
Board Member, Wisdom Council
Co-chair
Sami DiPasquale
Executive Director of Abara
Adrian Aragones
Chicano Studies Professor
Irvin Diaz
Local Artist
Claudia Cochran Miller
EPCC Professor
Omar Rios
Architect + Migrant Advocate
Jesse Kapenga
EPCC / UTEP Professor
June Straight
High School Teacher
Monico “Mono” Acuña
Brown Street Market Owner
Veronica Salgado
Teacher
Naomi Fertman
UTEP Professor
Luis Mendoza
Ciudad Nueva Community
Connector
Alma Martinez
Ciudad Nueva Food Co-op
Coordinator
Lupe Negrete
Community Leader
Socorro Heredia
Community Leader
Salvador “Sal” Sierra
Abara House Caretaker and
Land Steward
Rev. Dr. Edgardo Martinez
Pastor & Faith Leader
Andrew Wong
Civil Engineer
Andrea “Andie” Everett
GIS Services, Indigenous Storyteller
Rafael Batrez
EP Finest Artist Collective &
Leathermaker
Blanca Estrada
EP Finest Artist Collective & Muralist
Eddie Endlich
Retired HS Principal, ESL Program
Director
Betty Camargo
Advocate & Organizer
Lucero De Alva
Teacher, Author, Volunteer
(Juárez)
Rosa Mani
Social Worker, Advocate
(Juárez)
Kathrin Zeiske
“Luchadora” + Activist (Juárez)
Dra. Flor Rocio Martinez
Academic (Juárez)
Dr. Luis Diaz
Academic (Juárez)
Dra. Leticia Chavarria Villa
Human Rights Activist
(Juárez)
Let’s Connect and Collaborate
We invite you to join with us in a shared vision for peace, justice, and human dignity.
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