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** Our Team is Growing!
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We are thrilled to announce our team at Cultural Survival is expanding! Our staff and board are majority Indigenous and come from the various communities and regions we serve. Our growing team has a diverse set of expertise, skills, cultural knowledge, identities, and experiences and through their leadership, we continue to decolonize, Indigenize, and deepen our work. As an Indigenous-led NGO and U.S. registered non-profit, we have advocated for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supported Indigenous communities' self-determination, cultures, and political resilience since 1972. For 53 years, Cultural Survival has partnered with Indigenous communities to advance Indigenous Peoples' rights and cultures worldwide.

A warm welcome to our new staff members!

Camila Paz Romero (Quechua), Keepers of the Earth Program Assistant, was born in Chile and lives in Wallmapu, the ancestral territory of the Mapuche Peoples. She has worked with several organizations advocating for Indigenous rights, the protection of their territories, and Mother Earth. Camila holds a degree in Anthropology from the Austral University of Chile and an International Diploma in Design and Management of Public Policies based on the Rights of Indigenous and Afro-descendent Peoples. Her work has centered on amplifying Indigenous voices, particularly youth and women, in national and international instances, such as the United Nations, to ensure their full and effective participation in decision-making and policy development processes. She currently follows and actively participates in the discussions on climate change and biodiversity. Contact Camila at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Edison Andrango (Kichwa Otavalo), Indigenous Rights Radio Program Assistant, is from the northern part of Ecuador. He studied International Relations and has a specialization in environmental management. His professional experience focuses on the development of sustainability projects in Indigenous territories. He sees himself as a bridge that facilitates connections between Indigenous communities and public and private institutions, seeking tangible results. Since his youth, he has been committed to cultural revitalization initiatives, particularly in promoting his native language, Kichwa. He has collected oral histories from older generations of Kichwa speakers. He has been a panelist on several national and international forums to speak about the humanitarian crisis caused by climate change. He says his main objective at Cultural Survival is to continue promoting projects that amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples. Edison speaks Kichwa, English, and Spanish. Contact Edison
at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

Abigail Sosa Pimentel, Human Resources Assistant, was born and raised in New Jersey. She is a descendent of the Puruhá Peoples in Riobamba, Ecuador, and the Q’eqchi’ Peoples in Izabal, Guatemala. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Her experience includes HR and recruiting as well as childcare and birth work. Abigail prides herself in empathy and considers herself to be an advocate for women and children - a commitment which has driven her professional career, her studies, and ultimately led her to Cultural Survival. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Abigail continues to pursue causes close to her heart and looks forward to contributing to our mission. Reach Abigail at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .


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** ¡Nuestro equipo está creciendo!
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¡Cultural Survival se complace en anunciar que nuestro equipo está creciendo! Nuestro personal y junta directiva son en su mayoría Indígenas y provienen de diversas comunidades y regiones a las que servimos. Nuestro equipo en crecimiento posee un conjunto diverso de habilidades, conocimientos culturales, identidades y experiencias; a través de su liderazgo, continuamos descolonizando, Indigenizando y profundizando nuestro trabajo. Como ONG sin fines de lucro y dirigida por Indígenas, registrada en los Estados Unidos, defendemos los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas y apoyamos la autodeterminación, las culturas y la resiliencia política de sus comunidades desde 1972. Durante 53 años, Cultural Survival se ha asociado con las comunidades Indígenas para promover sus derechos y culturas en todo el mundo.

¡Una cálida bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros del personal!

Camila Paz Romero (Quechua), Asistente del Programa Guardianes de la Tierra, nació en Chile y vive en el territorio Wallmapu, perteneciente al pueblo Mapuche. Ha colaborado con diversas organizaciones que promueven los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, el respeto por sus territorios y la protección de la Madre Tierra. Es antropóloga formada en la Universidad Austral de Chile y cuenta con un Diploma Internacional en Diseño y Gestión de Políticas Públicas basadas en los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afrodescendientes. El trabajo de Camila se ha centrado en fortalecer las voces Indígenas, especialmente de jóvenes y mujeres, en instancias nacionales e internacionales, como las Naciones Unidas, para promover su participación plena y efectiva en los procesos de toma de decisiones y formulación de políticas públicas. Actualmente sigue las discusiones sobre Cambio Climático y Biodiversidad, participando activamente. Contacta a Camila en [email protected]
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Edison Andrango (Kichwa Otavalo), Asistente del Programa de Radio de Derechos Indígenas, es del norte de Ecuador. Estudió Relaciones Internacionales y tiene una especialización en gestión ambiental. Su experiencia profesional se centra en el desarrollo de proyectos de sostenibilidad en territorios Indígenas. Se ve a sí mismo como un puente que facilita las conexiones entre las comunidades Indígenas y las instituciones públicas y privadas, buscando resultados tangibles. Desde su juventud, ha estado comprometido con iniciativas de revitalización cultural, particularmente en la promoción de su lengua materna, el kichwa. Ha recopilado historias orales de generaciones anteriores de hablantes de kichwa. Ha sido panelista en varios foros nacionales e internacionales para hablar sobre la crisis humanitaria causada por el cambio climático. Dice que su principal objetivo en Cultural Survival es continuar impulsando proyectos que amplifiquen las voces de los Pueblos Indígenas. Edison habla kichwa,
inglés y español. Comuníquese con Edison en [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .


Abigail Sosa Pimentel, Asistente de Recursos Humanos, nació y creció en Nueva Jersey. Es descendiente del Pueblo Puruhá en Riobamba, Ecuador, y del Pueblo Q’eqchi’ en Izabal, Guatemala. Tiene una licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad de Hawái en Mānoa. Su experiencia incluye recursos humanos y reclutamiento, así como cuidado infantil y trabajo de parto. Abigail se enorgullece de su empatía y se considera una defensora de las mujeres y los niños, un compromiso que ha impulsado su carrera profesional, sus estudios y, en última instancia, la ha llevado a Cultural Survival. Abigail, que habla inglés y español con fluidez, continúa persiguiendo causas cercanas a su corazón y espera contribuir a nuestra misión. Comuníquese con Abigail en [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .



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