Who We Are

​Paula Anaya

Noa Bearman

Glenna Copeland

Is a wife, daughter, sister, friend and companion. She is committed to social change in México and Director of a foundation and volunteers for other NGOs. She is a psychologist who works with children, youth and families.

Is in her gap year in San Miguel de Allende and volunteers with Ser Mujer and Libros Para Todos. She has worked as a political and social activist throughout high school and plans to study political communications and international relations.

​Has worked in human services with an emphasis on education and career development. She has worked with people of all ages in special education, state government and at the university level. She is the lead film reviewer for Ser Mujer

Maricela Daniel

Rocío Echearta

Lorna Ferguson

Is a Mexican lawyer who has worked for more than 25 years on the defense of human rights of persons in armed conflict and the protection of refugees in several countries. Her work has had a particular focus on the protection of women and children. In San Miguel de Allende, she is an adviser to the Refugee Relief Project.

Sanmiguelense from birth and heart, Rocío loves life and photography. She works in government and in her family’s business. She is disturbed by injustices and abuse, so she collaborates within society in a positive and objective way.

​Was the Canadian Co-Chair of the Walk Against Violence and is a founding member of Ser Mujer. Lorna is pleased that so many strong young feminists are taking up the torch from the "Old Guard".

Sandy Fuerrh

Daniela Franco

Lourdes Guerrero

Is a retired licensed social worker and psychotherapist with a long history of social justice work in Central America. In San Miguel de Allende, she is on the board of the Refugee Relief Project. 

Is a Mexican American mother of two who moved to Mexico ten years ago and runs a nonprofit that promotes the love of reading. She has a background in business administration and international human rights.

Was born in Mexico City but moved to San Miguel de Allende fifteen years ago. She loves poetry, art, music, gastronomy and hauteur cinema. She works for the Center for Global Justice and as a teacher at Instituto Sanmiguelense. 

Samantha Nogueda

Sheila Reid

Carole Schor

Is the Program Director for Caminamos Juntos, an NGO that supports migrants who find themselves in difficult situations. She is proud to be a Mexican and especially from Acapulco.

Volunteered for over 10 years in Guatemala with a Mayan organization.  She has devoted herself to solidarity work in support of Central American countries during their revolutions. She volunteers with The Center for Global Justice and is an ESL teacher.

​Has produced the “Legendary Fiesta,” a multi-media party for the San Miguel de Allende Writers Conference for seven years. A long time advocate for women's empowerment, she is a freelance writer and has traveled around the world, managing kitchens in retreat centers.

Trish Snyder

Jennifer Ungemach

Mila Villanasa

Is a former social worker and fund raiser. She is one of the founders of Ser Mujer and has worked as a volunteer with domestic violence survivors, indigenous midwife students, and teaching English as a second language since moving to San Miguel de Allende.

Has lived in San Miguel de Allende for almost a decade as part of a
US-Cuban-Mexico family. She is passionate about healthy food production systems. Jen participates in Ser Mujer because it celebrates women's achievements and provides unique ways to weave together many different communities in San Miguel.

​Is a bilingual illustrator who grew up in Vermont with a passion for environmental sustainability. She collaborates with the Audubon Society in the creation of enviromental projects for children regarding birds and their habitats.