We are excited to announce two new employees to join Border Partners’ local staff in Puerto Palomas. They will help strengthen our projects focusing on health, nutrition, and community well-being.
New Health Promoter
We are excited to welcome Aylin Vega Joining our team of “health promoters” in the Border Partners office. Aylin is 29 and previously worked as a dental assistant. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and making homemade candles. The health promoters perform health checks, host sports activities, organize events and contribute to our daily operations.
New Nutrition Educator
Expanding our staff will promote our goals in Puerto Palomas.
We needed an excellent person to oversee our work providing nutrition training and workshops across Palomas schools as part of our Healthy Eating project with the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. Dr. Francisco Javier Parra, a retired Palomas doctor, is eager to continue his spirit of community contribution in this role. Previously, he had his own practice and worked for 29 years in social services.
In his retirement, the doctor lives with his wife and two young grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with family, reading, and keeping up with current events. He’ll be our lead teacher for nutrition classes, with Joel Carreon transitioning roles and taking over the gardening workshops.
We are excited to have both of these professionals and their valuable skills on board with us, supporting our programs and realizing our vision of a healthy and thriving community in Palomas.