Eduardo immigrated to Albuquerque, NM with his parents at the age of seven from Chihuahua, Mexico. Growing up in the South Broadway neighborhood and graduating from Albuquerque HS he developed a strong sense of community that has been a driving force throughout his life. Eduardo studied biochemistry at the University of New Mexico and is also a student of Critical Race Theory. Eduardo has been with NM Dream Team since 2015 and has worked on training and curriculum development with a focus around education equity and racial justice.

Michelle is an undocumented woman who came to the US with her two younger siblings and her mother in 2010, pursuing the dream of having a better life without fear, more opportunities and a better future. Michelle started getting involved in the NM Dream Team when she was 15 years old and found her passion for helping her community and feeling fearless. Today Michelle is the Field Manager for the NM Dream Team and organizes more young people to fight for their voices, dreams, families, and future generations.

Jason is a 22-year-old young man who came to the United States with his two sisters and his mother in 2010, pursuing the dream of a better life without fear, with more opportunities and a better future where he can succeed. Jason started as a Rio Grande Dream Team chapter member at his high school and eventually became the chapter lead. After graduating high school, he got distance from organizing but continued supporting the NM Dream Team, and his passion brought him back as the central NM field organizer.

Itzayana and her family immigrated from Sotomaynez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, when she was three years old, and she has lived here ever since.  After working on the 2020 Census GOTV campaign, Itzayana saw the community’s lack of knowledge and genuine fear, which made her remember how terrified she had even been to seek a job since she was undocumented, especially after witnessing her father being deported in 2012. After meeting the NM Dream Team, Itzayana grew passionate about defending her community and abolishing private detentions in New Mexico.

Karen is an undocumented woman of color living in Albuquerque, NM. Karen started organizing for the community when she was 14 years old with Young Women United, now known as Bold Futures, as part of a youth circle for young women. Through Young Women United, she learned about the NM Dream Team and started getting involved with them through their Summer of Dreams program in 2018. Karen got interested in digital when she was a member for the New Mexico Dream Team. Karen makes creative content that tells the stories of our community and ensures the NMDT brand reflects each unique experience. 

Aailinn immigrated to the US from Mexico when she was very little; therefore, she has never known her home country. Aailinn considers herself extremely fortunate to have parents who made the sacrifice of leaving their home country to provide her and her siblings the chance to live a better future in the US. Being part of the NM Dream Team is learning to be part of the change within the immigrant community and understanding that change only occurs when a community unites and comes together.

Erendira nació en Gómez Palacio, Dgo Mexico. Erendira estudio Técnico Laboratorista Industrial en México. Erendira formó una familia en el año de 1985 de la cual tiene 3 hijos y a su compañero de vida Gerardo De Luna. Emigró a los EU en el año 2005. Erendira formó su propio negocio de House Keeping y trabajo en el área de contabilidad en Morada Latina. Erendira obtuvo su diploma Aztec Home Schooling y también se graduó del programa Public Ally donde aprendió a crecer como líder.