Border Talk Series

Finding Ourselves in Each Other

An Invitation

To feel
To understand
To remember our shared humanity

Purpose

To invite community members into an honest, heart-centered conversation about immigration, identity, and healing—using my memoir as the starting point.

Why this talk matters for your Community

This conversation invites everyone to be part of building stronger, more connected communities by exploring:

Why immigrant experiences impact everyone’s well-being and community harmony
How to reduce cultural misunderstandings, isolation, and trauma
How to talk about immigration with empathy—not politics
How to create safe, welcoming spaces for immigrant families

Because when we understand each other, we all thrive.

What Is It?

A community-centered conversation series designed to explore the human realities of immigration, identity, belonging, and healing.

As someone who grew up undocumented in the United States, I carry stories of silence and strength, of fear and hope, of survival and love. These stories aren’t just mine—they belong to millions of immigrant families navigating daily life in the shadows, often unseen and unheard.

I’m opening space for communities, organizations, book clubs, and houses of faith to come together—not to debate policy, but to deepen compassion. To talk honestly about immigrant realities. To explore how we can care for immigrant children and families. How we can tend to the mental health of our neighbors. How we can begin to bridge divides, heal wounds, and reclaim the soul of our shared humanity.

This speaking series is a call to action rooted in love:

To support immigrant families with dignity
To humanize the immigration dialogue
To unite across differences with compassion
To understand each other better
To tap into our higher selves for the good of all

Let’s gather in conversation. Let’s co-create a culture of care.

Would you like to sponsor a Talk?

We extend this invitation to community organizations, faith communities, local libraries, book clubs, non-profit organizations, and businesses interested in cross-cultural training.

Organizations That Can Host or Sponsor Border Talks

Community & Faith-Based Organizations

Religious and faith organizations
Interfaith councils and spiritual centers
Community centers and neighborhood associations
Immigrant resource centers

Educational Institutions

Universities and colleges (e.g., departments of social work, counseling, education, anthropology)
Community colleges
High schools and dual-language programs
Adult ESL programs
Student diversity and multicultural centers

Local Government & Public Agencies

County offices of human services
Departments of health and human services
Public libraries
Offices of immigrant and refugee affairs
Community engagement departments
Local school districts

Healthcare & Social Service Providers

Mental health clinics
Hospitals and community health centers
Nonprofits serving immigrant families
Social service agencies
Behavioral health organizations

Nonprofit Organizations

Immigration advocacy groups
Cultural heritage organizations
Human rights and social justice nonprofits
Community development organizations
Trauma-informed community programs

Corporate & Workplace Sponsors

Companies with large immigrant workforces
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) departments
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs
Hospitality, food service, construction, agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing companies

Foundations & Philanthropy

Family foundations
Grant-making organizations focused on community wellness, education, or immigrant integration
Cultural or arts foundations
Community foundations

Media & Arts Organizations

Film festivals
Museums
Cultural arts centers
Literary organizations
Podcast networks or storytelling initiatives

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