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Luis Garnica is a dedicated Research Associate at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he spearheads efforts in advancing water resources management and sustainable technology integration. With over five years of research and three years of industry experience, Luis holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, followed by a master’s in software engineering from ����ͷ��. Luis’s current research focuses on data, model integration, and cyberinfrastructure, with notable projects supported by funding from USDA-NIFA and NSF. He plays a pivotal role in the "Sustainable Water Through Integrated Modeling" (SWIM) project, now backed by Microsoft. Additionally, he serves as senior personnel on the NSF-funded "Smart Social Connector" project, aimed at addressing social isolation among older adults through technology adoption. As an esteemed organizer of ����ͷ�� World Water Week since its inception, Luis brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a passion for sustainability. His contributions foster interdisciplinary dialogue and drive actionable solutions in water management.

Dr. Alex Mayer is Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Mayer’s teaching and research focuses on finding collaborative solutions to water resources problems through modeling of watersheds and groundwater aquifers and interactions with stakeholders. His current research topics include water resources systems modeling, transboundary aquifer governance, impacts of sea level rise on coastal groundwater aquifers, water access in underserved populations, climate change impacts on urban water availability, and tree benefit and water use tradeoffs in desert cities. His research has taken place in the Rio Grande basin, Caribbean, Laurentian Great Lakes, and Sonora and Veracruz, Mexico.

Dra. Laura Garduño Pineda is a Chemical Engineer graduated from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, with a Master's Degree in Engineering and Applied Sciences with a terminal option in Chemical Technology through the Center for Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (CIICAp). She obtained the degree of Doctor in Water Sciences from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico through the Inter-American Institute of Technology and Water Sciences (IITCA), her field of study is outlined in the treatment of wastewater and revaluation of organic waste, she has experience in the treatment of textile, domestic and municipal slaughter water, in her research she has implemented precipitation, adsorption, electrochemical, advanced oxidation treatments, as well as photo-Fenton and photo-Fenton Solar. In 2023 he stabilized the wastewater treatment plant in the municipality of Jocotitlán, State of Mexico, using eggshells and biofilters, he is a member of the H2O Lerma con encanto Association, a project with which they implement biofilters in various wastewater treatment plants in the State of Mexico. He currently collaborates with the members of the Academic Body "Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energies and Sustainable Materials" to later become part of the Academic Body.

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Gaeta is a professor and researcher at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, in the Faculty of Agrotechnological Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Hydrosciences from the College of Postgraduates and teaches the subjects of Sustainable Water Use and Management and Irrigation System Design. His work focuses on optimizing water management in agriculture, promoting innovations in ergonomic designs to improve irrigation efficiency.

Dr. Salamah spent five and a half years as an assistant and later associate professor in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He joined ����ͷ�� in January 2013 to direct the Masters of Science in Software Engineering (MSSwE) program. His teaching and research interests include software engineering process, software quality assurance for safety-critical systems, and formal methods in software development. His research has been supported by NASA, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), the National Science Foundation (NSF), Honeywell Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Corporation. Dr. Salamah also directs the NSF-Funded Scholarship For Service Program at ����ͷ��. The program provides funds for students entering the MSSwE Secure Cyber-Systems track or PhD in Computer Science with an emphasis in cyber-security.

Mark Howe is the  Cultural Resources Specialist / Historian for the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission in El Paso, Texas. Area of coverage spans the U.S. – Mexico border from San Diego, CA to El Paso, TX and south along the Rio Grande to the Gulf of Mexico. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Anthropology and History and currently working on a PhD in Geography at New Mexico State University. He writes on history of the USIBWC during the New Deal of the 1930s and  the history of the US – Mexico borderlands. A Commissioner on the El Paso County Historical Commission and serves as President for the Southern Trails Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) and on the Board of Directors for El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. In 2023 Utah Press published a co-edited book on New Deal Archaeology in the West. He has written other articles, monographs and given numerous speeches about the USIBWC and the work they do in the history of the Borderlands.  

Previous manager of The Rio Bosque Wetlands Park, a 372-acre City of El Paso park next to the Rio Grande in El Paso’s Mission Valley. ����ͷ�� assumed management responsibility for this site in November 1996 under a long-term agreement with the City. At the park, ����ͷ�� and its partners are working to restore, over time, a meaningful example of the mix of native plant and animal communities historically found in the river valley. John’s training is in biochemistry (A.B., U. California-Berkeley, 1972) and wildlife ecology (M.S., U. Wisconsin-Madison, 1975). He is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with particular interests in restoration ecology, conservation biology and avian ecology.

Liz Walsh is a professor of Biological Sciences. She received her B.S. in Animal Biology and her Ph.D. in Environmental Biology from the Univ. of Nevada – Las Vegas. Walsh completed two post-doctoral research fellowships in molecular systematics before joining the faculty at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is currently Associate Dean for ����ͷ�� Studies for the College of Science and Acting Director of the Center for Environmental Resource Management. Her research focuses on the ecology and evolutionary biology of freshwater invertebrates and is funded by the National Science Foundation. She has published over 70 research articles. She is the PI of an NSF-funded post-bac program and co-PI on a NIH doctoral training grant. She received the University of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award. Walsh is currently co-lead of the Our Wild America campaign for the national Sierra Club, the largest environmental organization in the US.

Erasto López López is a research professor in the Department of Legal Sciences at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), where he holds a PRODEP Profile. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Law from the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, followed by a Specialty in Finance from Tec Milenio University. Erasto also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua and is currently a PhD candidate in Social Sciences with an emphasis on Government and Public Policy at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez. His academic and professional background reflects a strong commitment to the fields of law, public administration, and policy research.

Originally from Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico. She has a degree in architecture from the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, a Master's degree in Holistic Design from the same university in which she has held positions such as Coordinator and Deputy Director of projects in the Directorate of Physical Infrastructure (2002-2013); Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Architecture program. (February 2013- August 2014); Full-time Research Professor in the Department of Architecture (February 2011- to date. In her professional career, she has collaborated at the Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Cd. Juárez as a professor and at the architecture firm Cotera y Cotera Arquitectos. She is currently a founding member and president of the Tomas Fernández Green Corridor Civil Association. In 2006 she founded the firm ARH Arquitectos, Civil Association since 2018, a holistic firm focused on executive projects of architectural, interior and landscape urban design and construction. Among the most important projects of professional trajectory in collaboration are, among others: Design and coordination of the rehabilitation project of the FONART building built in 1960 as the Cultural Center of Las Fronteras (2014-2021), Fifth floor of the medical tower of the offices of the Medical Center of Specialties, Coordination and design of executive projects of rehabilitation of Chamizal Park in Ciudad Juárez 2020, memorial of the migrant blessed by Pope Francis during his visit to Ciudad Juárez. Design and coordination of buildings and educational spaces Such as the CUDA University Center for the Arts in the PRONAF area in Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, Mexico, among other buildings on the campuses and multidisciplinary divisions of the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Universitaria, Nuevo Casas Grandes and Cd. Cuauhtémoc (2002-2013). Architectural and landscape urban design of the rehabilitation of the Cordero y Romero irrigation channel as a linear park (2017). Social initiative for the rehabilitation of Drain 1A as a Tomas Fernández Green Corridor 2021 to date. She has participated in various activities related to architecture, such as: Judge and Technical Advisor of the EGEL of Architecture. CENEVAL; Participation in the secretariat of the Advisory Council of the Association of Architecture Teaching Institutions of the Mexican Republic (ASINEA) 2015-2021; participation as a technical advisor of CENEVAL. Judge of the initiative building a sustainable Chihuahua of Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua GCC, member of the commission of the UACJ Vision 2040 Educational Model. Member of the certification committee of the College of Architects in Ciudad Juárez. He has a large number of certifications, courses and diplomas, as well as several recognitions and awards for his work as an architect and teacher.

He began his academics in 2006 as a professor and as a lawyer in the legal department of the Treasury Secretary of the state of Chihuahua between 2009 and 2011 and as a candidate lawyer in civil and trademark matters from 2008 to 2013. He has been director of culture of the Cuidad Juarez, and since 2018 he has coordinated the law degree. Likewise, he has led three editions of the diploma to prevent discrimination in the workplace in collaboration with CONAPRED.

Dr. Alicia Herrera Hernández is an outstanding academic and researcher in the field of design and art. PhD in Design and Master in Art and Creative Processes from the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), her work has focused on the study and analysis of the historiography of art and image, as well as on various artistic manifestations. Her interest in the analysis of the image has led her to delve into areas such as Japanese printmaking, a field that she has explored from aesthetic and historical perspectives, in addition to studying other artistic expressions from different eras and cultures. She has also dedicated part of her work to research on the culture and industry of fashion, relating this field to design, management and the social dynamics that make it up. Currently, Dr. Alicia Herrera serves as Coordinator of the Fashion Design and Management academic program, where her work in this program has strengthened the training of students interested in fashion design from a comprehensive perspective, promoting creativity, culture and innovation within the sector.

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in History at UACJ, a Master's degree in Research with a terminal in Regional Studies from COLECH and a Doctorate in Research, working in the area of ​​Environment and Society. Currently attached to the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez. Her experience covers the levels of basic, secondary and higher education, she has served as a bachelor's and master's thesis advisor, she has participated in publications on regional history of the Juárez Valley, socio-environmental problems around water used for agricultural activities in Chihuahua, The Socio-Environmental History of Water from Social Metabolism for the Implementation of a Solar Desalination System in Samalayuca, Chihuahua, Mexico (2000-2020), in the coordination of three books on the medium environment and society. As well as collaborated in research on alternative energies with irrigation systems in the Juárez Valley PADES 2016 and territorial water planning PROMEP 2018. He currently belongs to the National System of Researchers (SNII) and a research member of the CONACYT Thematic Network on Energy Sustainability, Environment and Society (SUMAS Network, CONACYT Project No. 299123), in the field of knowledge in Sciences Technological, in the discipline of Energy Technology from August 1, 2016 to date.

Dra. Gloria Guadalupe Vázquez Apodaca has a bachelors degree in Graphic Design, a Master's degree in Creative Processes in Art and Design, and a PhD in Design. Her academic and professional career has focused on design research and teaching, with special interest in the analysis of visual stereotypes, design ethics, and designer responsibilities. For 10 years, she has been teaching at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, where, since 2023, she has been a Full-Time Professor in the Department of Design. Throughout her career, she has shared her knowledge in subjects such as Ethics in Professional Services, Discourse Workshop for Graphic Design, Methods and Techniques for the Design Process, Ergonomics Laboratory for Graphic Design, Anthropology for Design, Typography, Design Fundamentals, Critical Theory and Design Methodology Seminar, among others. Her lines of research and interests cover diverse topics related to design theory, including design methodology, ethics within design, creative processes in design, anthropology and visual culture of design, visual ergonomics and feminist graphics. Its pedagogical approach seeks to encourage critical reflection and creativity in future designers, promoting ethical and responsible professional practice.

Larry Lesser is a ����ͷ�� Distinguished Teaching Professor at ����ͷ��. As an undergraduate, he took a transformative upper-division poetry seminar from Susan Wood. Since then, Lesser has published around 90 poems and 130 songs. Many of his poems and songs intersect with mathematics/statistics (and he has given talks/readings, co-organized contests and national conference readings, and written peer-reviewed articles on these connections).  His published poetry spans over a dozen different journals or anthologies (e.g., Talking Writing, BorderSenses Literary Magazine, Poetica Magazine, etc.), as listed in . He has taught full-time for 3 universities and a high school, worked for a nonpartisan legislative agency, co-authored textbooks, won national and statewide teaching awards, and directed a teaching center that served an entire university. His album () of original nonliturgical songs based on Jewish text/culture is a Finalist for Album of the Year in the 2021 New Mexico Music Awards. He and his spouse currently live in El Paso with their hairless rescue dog Kelev. 

Sandra Paola López Ramírez (MFA-IA, EdM) is an interdisciplinary dancemaker, cultural organizer, improviser and mother. She was born and raised in the luscious Andes mountains in what is currently known as Bogotá, Colombia and her relationship to the Andean landscape, the music and dances from this territory and her mixed heritage deeply influences her artistic work and activism. Sandra Paola now lives in the Chihuahuan desert straddling the U.S.-Mexico border, another beautiful and complex region that has shaped her understanding of the connection between body, ancestral memory and land. In her decades of work, she has developed her practice to radically integrate her creative process and her community organizing efforts creating small and large scale works that activate public spaces, non-traditional and formal performance venues, and natural landscapes. Her commitment to transformation and healing is mostly manifested through the work of the Institute for Improvisation and Social Action (ImprovISA), an organization that she co-founded in 2011. Sandra Paola is currently an Assistant Professor of Instruction at ����ͷ��. 

Fernanda Lugo is an activist and community organizer in El Paso Texas, where she strives to raise awareness of nature-based creative solutions and build bridges between organizations local and national, emphasizing how all our struggles are connected. She works with the, and has connections to the American Monetary Institute, Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby, trying to grasp some expertise on community building to overcome the limitations of our current economic model. Fernanda has a Master’s in biobehavioral health from Penn State, and experience in research in family health, health disparities as well as environmental health. She investigates and shares sustainable nature-based solutions and works to grow local social capital, by facilitating working groups to obtain grants that can help her community, and directly capacitating others to build and create, with creativity lost under the forces of capitalism. Her first singing tree, towards a Just and Democratic Economy, was completed for and explores the power of money—but also barter and exchange—  and how these can help us meet the goals of a just society, with planetary wellbeing and optimized human health. She works towards a Just Transition with AFJM and works directly in local land restoration and peace building efforts. Fernanda hopes that these fields that sustain our ecological health can have access to livable wages, healthcare, and that people with disabilities can have dignified work. Fernanda practices and offers eco-crafts, and eco-exhale yoga in her local community through Eco El Paso and occasionally online. She is an avid learner of permaculture, foraging, herbalism, and languages. She is currently leading the Branches to Roots project, a STEAM curriculum project that fosters trees and climate action and hope.

For 35 years, author, speaker and artist Laurie has empowered youth and adults through creative collaboration. She practices Peace-Building through Art, inspired by Nature and founded The Singing Tree Project

Professor and researcher at the Universidad Autonoma de Cuidad Juarez (UACJ). He is a Civil Engineer from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso and a PhD in environmental policy and policy from Colorado State University. He is president of the Board of Directors of the Central Board of Water and Sanitation of the state of Chihuahua and was a representative of the Government of Chihuahua in Ciudad Juárez. He has more than thirty years of professional experience as a consultant in geotechnics, environmental engineering and public policies in Mexico, the United States and Canada. More than twenty years as a university professor and more than fourteen years of experience in municipal, state and federal public administration in matters of water, planning, urban development, ecology, binational cooperation and institutional coordination.He is the author of numerous scientific articles on water, binational environmental cooperation, and sustainable development. He has published six books, in addition to eight book chapters and several academic articles.

Dr. Alfredo Granados Olivas holds a PhD in Agronomy with a focus on Hydropedology from New Mexico State University (NMSU) (2000), a Master’s degree in Groundwater Hydrology from the University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) (1987), and a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from ESAHE (1984). Since 1987, he has been a Professor of Groundwater Hydrology and Soil Sciences at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez. He has been recognized as a National Researcher Level II by the National System of Researchers of CONACYT since 2006, a status valid until 2030. In 2024, he was honored with the Enzo Levi National Hydraulics Award by the Mexican Hydraulics Association. Dr. [Last Name] currently serves as the Head of the Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Area of the Board of Directors at the IACenter of the Chihuahua state government. He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the 2016 “Recognition of Academic Merit” from the National Association of Schools and Faculties of Engineering of Mexico (ANFEI) and the 2013 “State Award in Science, Technology, and Innovation” from the Government of the State of Chihuahua. He is also the Vice President of the AMH Chihuahua Section for the 2024-2025 term.

Ph.D. student in Teaching, Learning & Culture at ����ͷ��, passionate about environmental  education and active learning. My academic journey spans three continents, beginning with a  degree in Environmental Science from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, followed by an  MSc in Environmental Engineering from South China University of Technology, where I  researched biologically activated carbon for municipal water purification. Before my doctoral studies, I spent over 16 years in education—six as a middle school science  teacher and ten in school administration, including serving as a principal. Now, I merge my  expertise in education and environmental science to advance sustainability education, with the  goal of equipping future teachers so that they can foster environmental literacy in young learners. Beyond research and teaching, I am deeply involved in community-driven climate initiatives. As  a Fellow of the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Collaborative, I contribute to the region’s first  Climate Action Plan through community engagement activities. I also support urban greening  efforts through the Miner Garden Initiative at ����ͷ�� and tree-planting projects with the 915 Tree  Keepers. I am committed to making environmental sustainability a lived experience—both in  and out of the classroom.

Chris co-founded a performing arts organization in downtown San Diego and helped shape long-term urban planning in the redevelopment project area as a C3 board member and elected official on the Centre City Advisory Committee. Years later he co-founded the Cave Junction Farmers Market in southwest Oregon and served as its president and treasurer. He is the treasurer of the board of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, the Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District hired Chris to assess the scope of the impacts of the run-away cannabis industry. He produced a first-of-its-kind report that has been widely cited. Three Oregon bills have passed addressing specific water use concerns the report highlights. Chris co-founded Water League to engage the public in water stewardship through the Water Action Community, shape rule-making and legislative initiatives, impact water management decision-making, and produce white papers and reports to inform public discourse and effect water use policy changes.

Research professor at the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juárez since 2019. Her areas of research are horizontal collaboration business model, sustainability in manufacturing and Industry 4.0, green energy, circular economy for the development of strategies that strengthen the positioning and permanence of SMEs in the value chain. She completed a postdoctoral degree at the UACJ to develop strategies to replace the use of fossil fuels with green energy, a PhD in Technology from the UACJ, a Master's degree in Administration from the Tecnológico de Monterrey (Chihuahua, Mexico) and a degree in Industrial Design Engineering from the Universidad La Salle (Chihuahua, Mexico). Professional experience as an entrepreneur since 2008, with a brand of design and production of unique pieces of jewelry in .925 silver and semi-precious stones to consult and design in brand Identity, Industrial Protection in trademark and patent registration, consultion on webdesign, sales consultant and analysis , marketing management and project evaluation.

The 50L Home Coalition is a hosted platform in WBCSD dedicated to lowering water and energy usage in the home through public/private partnerships that test and scale innovative, sustainable solutions. The goal is to one day bring people’s water usage down to 50 liters per person per day, but with better products, delivery systems, and regulations, it will feel like 500 liters.

Prior to joining WBCSD, Greg was a U.S. diplomat for 22 years. He served in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Washington D.C. in a number of policy areas including human trafficking, migration, transnational crime, counter-piracy, citizen security, and water. In addition to policy work and intelligence analysis, he developed and managed international programs in some of these same issue areas, working closely with partners in foreign governments, civil society, international organizations, and the private sector. 

In today’s much needed race to net zero and the increasing levels of water stress, the 50L Home Coalition aims to develop a new generation of solutions for water efficiency and water-heating reductions in homes while improving customer experience.  Through 50L Home, Electrolux Group, IKEA, Kohler Co., and Procter & Gamble joined forces with the U.S. Green Building Council California to implement a demonstration pilot in Los Angeles, California. This unique effort to integrate solutions from different market leaders demonstrates how existing and new innovations can achieve substantial savings in domestic water and energy consumption. We gathered data at every point of use in the home for a full year to understand water and energy consumption in homes in the greater Los Angeles region.  Preliminary data shows significant savings in water and energy and increased satisfaction with quality-of-life among participants. This presentation will dive into learnings from the pilot and explore how untraditional partnerships can contribute to impactful solutions to water issues in water-scarce areas around the world.

Dr. Sharifan’s research primarily focuses on understanding the environmental fate of contaminants. He has been involved in various environmental engineering and forensics projects that have implications for human health, quality of life and solving the mystery of crimes ranging from studying the biodegradation of UV filters to investigating the bioremediation of emerging contaminants. His current research is focused on alleviating the environmental risk of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) using nano-based sensors and nanoremediation.

Studied Civil Engineering at Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH), where he graduated in 1976. He later studied a master's degree in Water Resources Engineering at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). In addition, he completed a master's studies in Water Resource Planning and Management at Southern Illinois University in the USA. Finally, he carried out doctorate studies in Engineering and Environmental Sciences at the Center of Environmental Resources Management at University of Texas (����ͷ��). He worked for 18 years for the public sector in what is currently the National Water Commission (CONAGUA, Mexico). He is currently a Full-Time Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Institute of Engineering and Technology at Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez. He is also a founding member of the Multidisciplinary Network Redes del Desierto (REDDES).

Ms. Sturgis is currently the Aquifer Mapping Program Manager for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, a division of New Mexico Tech. The Aquifer Mapping Program works collaboratively with homeowners, private industry, municipalities, and government agencies to monitor the groundwater across New Mexico. One ground-breaking project is the development of three-dimensional aquifer maps in ArcGIS, and the release of these map packages to planners and consultants to increase knowledge in the region. Ms. Sturgis assists in the coordination of this research team, and in the securing and managing of grants to fund these activities. From 2003-2019 Ms. Sturgis worked in water resource management and consulting in a variety of roles ranging from field technician to project manager. From 2013 to 2019 she served as the Project Manager on multiple projects to upgrade the Alamo Navajo Chapter drinking water and wastewater systems as well as promoting planning efforts within that community.

Dr. Rosario Sanchez is a Senior Research Scientist at the Texas Water Resources and Associate ����ͷ�� Faculty of the Water Management and Hydrological Sciences Program at Texas A&M University. She is Co-Chair of the Transboundary Aquifers Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeologists and, Founder and Director of the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters. She is the PI of the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act Program (TAAP) for the state of Texas, founder of the Transboundary Water Portal and leader of the transboundary groundwater research team. She published the first complete map of transboundary aquifers between Mexico and the United States in 2021 and coined the term “transboundariness” that defines the strategic value of an aquifer that happens to be located at the border between two or more countries. She has 25 years of academic and work experience on transboundary issues between Mexico and the United States both in the academia and the public sector. She is Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Water Resources Association, the Journal of Environmental Management, and the Texas Water Journal. She has served at international panels and committees at UNESCO, International Groundwater Resources Assessment Center (IGRAC) and the International Water Resources Association (IWRA). She has a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Monterrey Tech, a Master’s degree in Diplomacy from the Institute of Diplomatic Studies Matias Romero (Foreign Service Academy), and a PhD in Water Management and Hydrological Sciences from Texas A&M University.

Completed a bachelor's degree in Information Sciences at Autonomous University of Chihuahua, and she also studied for a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences at Technological Institute of Monterrey (ITESM). In 2016 she obtained a doctorate in Pedagogy at University of Pedagogical Sciences, in Havana, Cuba.
Since 2014 to date, she is a Full-Time Professor-Researcher at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) where she was a member of the Film Council of this institution and coordinator of the Film in the Desert program in the Multidisciplinary Division of Ciudad Universitaria of the UACJ. She is currently part of the Consolidated Academic Team registered in the SEP (Ministry of Education, Mexico): Informational Competencies for Academic Life and Digital Citizenship, and she is also a member of the Basic Academic Team of the master’s degree in Literary Studies and the master's degree in Information Management in Digital Environments. Since 2022 she belongs to the National System of Researchers (SNI) in Mexico.

Sergio D. Samaniego has been with the Center for Environmental Resource Management at the University of Texas at El Paso (����ͷ��) since 2020 and serves as the Manager at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park (RBWP). RBWP is a 372-acre City of El Paso park found next to the Rio Grande in El Paso’s Mission Valley. At the park, ����ͷ�� and its many collaborators are working on establishing examples of historic river valley ecosystems once found along the Rio Grande. As part of his professional service, Sergio is a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists Human Diversity Committee, acts as the West Texas representative for the Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, and serves in the Frontera Land Alliance Lands, Water, and Stewardship committee. His training is in Environmental Science with a concentration in freshwater invertebrates and his interests include wetlands, restoration ecology, and deserts. 

Faculty of Engineering of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, and main area of study is the management of water resources. The research interests encompass water management and conservation strategies, with a specific focus on integrated approaches to groundwater management. The research endeavors to develop methodologies for transitioning from intermittent to continuous water supply. The overarching research goal is to contribute to the field of sustainable water resource management by enhancing water supply reliability, optimizing water usage, and implementing effective water conservation in urban areas.