Hispanic Access Foundation is honored to partner with the U.S. Forest Service to launch the “Nuestros Bosques (Our Forests)” five-year project through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The project’s goal is to increase equitable access to urban tree canopy while increasing community engagement and decision-making in local urban forestry.

The Hispanic Access Foundation is dedicated to conserving waterways, fighting climate change, and empowering Latino communities across the United States to deal with these issues. In an interview with The Latin Times, Director of Conservation Programs at HAF, Shanna Edberg, talked about the organization's mission, the impact of polluted waterways on Hispanic communities in the U.S. and the challenges the demographic faces at a general level.

Pastor Felipe Villegas wasn't certain about the trajectory of his life when he left Chihuahua, Mexico, as a young man to settle in Colorado in the mid-1980s. Little did he foresee that he would emerge as a key figure building bridges for other Latinos in his community, all through his devoted work as a faith leader.

Hispanic Access Foundation is delighted to announce the addition of Ivone Watson, an exceptional professional, to the team, embodying the organization’s values and commitment to its mission. Ivone Watson joins the Hispanic Access Foundation as a Administrative Coordinator for the MANO Project, bringing a wealth of experience in human resources, logistics, sales, and customer service. She holds a degree in business from Eniac University in São Paulo, Brazil.

Guaranteeing environmental justice encompasses the integration of all sectors of public health to work through the many challenges people face as members of social groups. Rachel Forbes, a faculty member of the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver and the Director of the Western Colorado Master of Social Work Program, is doing just that. Through her professional trajectory, she has centered on the intersection of social work and environmental justice. She's deeply committed to making social workers an integral part of the environmental justice movement.

On November 7, the USDA Forest Service is holding a listening session to hear from the local community on their thoughts behind the legislative proposal to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, adding 109,000 acres of public land. In response to the public meetings, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness to announce the passing of our colleague and friend Beth Cuadra, who passed away on October 20, 2023. Beth unexpectedly passed away after being involved in an automobile accident.

Today, Laura Daniel-Davis was officially appointed to serve as Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In response to the appointment, Hispanic Access Foundation’s President and CEO Maite Arce released the following statement:

Hispanic Access Foundation released its “Agua Corriente: The Latino Connection to Waterways” report today. The report explores the profound connections between Latino communities and waterways, including the two iconic rivers: the Colorado and Mississippi Rivers.

For Daniel Asyn, achieving a purposeful career means aligning his passion for stewardship and protecting biodiversity in a way that inspires others to achieve their goals in the conservation field. This drive is deeply rooted in the values instilled by his family, whose origins span from Panama, Venezuela, and Florida. His family values led him to pursue a degree in Evolution and Ecology, with a strong commitment to responsible land management.