Zorayda Ávila

Zorayda Ávila is originally from Zacapu, Michoacan, and now lives in Chicago. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Morelia University and a certificate in sexual education from the Mexican Institute of Sexology in Mexico City, as well as a graduate degree in citizen integration politics from the University of Valencia. Before joining Alianza Americas, Zory served as executive director of Casa Michoacan, a cultural and educational center in Chicago. She is a board member of the Network of Mexican Leaders and Organizations and a member of the Transnational Women's Collective (Colectivo de Mujeres Trasnacionales). Zory's focus areas are in mental health and human rights, with a particular focus on building women’s leadership and strengthening the capacity of immigrant women as community leaders.