Building the capacity of boys and young men of color (BYMOC), mothers & fathers of BYMOC and transit riders to be leaders at all levels in their communities.
T4B’s vision is, “T4B envisions health and health equity for boys and young men of color (BYMOC) as well as their families and communities.” T4B’s mission is “T4B, led by community & love, partners across New Mexico with boys & young men of color (BYMOC) and allies to build power, demand justice & create change.”
ABDIEL CARILLO
XAVIER BARRAZA
Co-Founder & Capacity Building Coordinator
Xavier is going on his 15th year of working at all-levels of grassroots and frontline strategies to realize social, environmental and economic justice beginning with self, home, Albuquerque, New Mexico and beyond. He grew up between a family ranch in southeast New Mexico (Apache Territory) and family home in the South Valley (Southern Tiwa Territory).
BARUCH CAMPOS
BARUCH CAMPOS
Program Director
Baruch brings ten years of experience with violence prevention and youth-led programming. An artist at heart, he has integrated art making as a core value at T4B. Baruch also participated for T4B with the Anti-Racism Youth Leadership Institute (AYLI) as well as Three Sisters Kitchen Cooking Across Generations and Food Business Training Program. He also serves on the New Mexico Land Water Conservation Fund Advisory Committee.
FERNANDO GARCIA
SERENITY COOPER
Transit Rider Organizer
Coming soon...
FERNANDO GARCIA
ISAAC ESPINO
Food Justice Organizer
Isaac has been participating with T4B since 2024. He attends Truman MS. Isaac lives in Westgate.
FERNANDO GARCIA
FERNANDO GARCIA
Food Justice Organizer
Fernando Garcia attends Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) and is majoring in Aviation Science. He was born and raised in the Westgate area of Albuquerque. Fernando is the Project Manager for the Food Justice Project with Together for Brothers, and has participated in previous cohorts as a Youth Organizer. His hobbies are making art, photography, and cooking which he enjoys practicing everyday. He aspires to grow and make his own photography business.
ALEJANDRA GONZALEZ
MIREYA HERNANDEZ
Civic Engagement Organizer
Mireya is from the state of Mexico and has lived in Albuquerque New Mexico since 2010. She has always worked in costumer service at restaurants, She is patient and loves to help people. She wants to learn more about community based work. She is a proud mother of 3 children. She loves to be challenged and tries to practice her English at work. Her goals are to keep learning more, be on time and to help as many people as she can!
MARIEL LÉON LAZCANO
Transit Rider Project Manager
Mariel León Lazcano was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the place where she calls home. Attending UNM, she plans to receive a Bachelors in Secondary Education and pursue a master's in education. Mariel is the Project Manager for the Transit Rider Project with Together for Brothers and has participated in previous non-profit organization such as Enlace Comunitario, where she has gained experience that she hopes to provide to the community./Mariel León Lazcano se crió en Albuquerque, Nuevo México, el lugar al que llama hogar. Ella asiste UNM, donde planea recibir un licenciatura en educación secundaria y obtener una maestría en educación. Mariel es la Gerente de Proyecto para el Proyecto de Pasajeros de Transporte Público con Together for Brothers y ha participado en organizaciones sin fines de lucro anteriores como Enlace Comunitario, donde ha recibido experiencia que espera brindar a la comunidad.
DUC PHAM
Civic Engagement Project Manager
Duc Pham is a Vietnamese American born and raised in Albuquerque. He enjoys gaming, playing his guitar, calisthenics, swimming, and biking. With a goal to pursue medicine through UNM's BA/MD program, Duc aims to merge his scientific interests with a commitment to community health and wellness.
CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZ
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Christopher brings an extensive amount of anti-racism, community organizing, consulting, facilitation, fundraising and strategic planning. Building power with boys and young men of color (BYMOC) and making space at decision making tables are core values he lifts up at T4B and in the community. He has served on the City of Albuquerque Transit Advisory Board and Governor's Advisory Council on Racial Justice Public Safety & Law Enforcement Subcommittee.
ROUX RAVEN
Transit Rider Organizer
Coming soon...
MATEO RODRIGUEZ
Outdoor Equity Organizer
Mateo has been participating with T4B since 2023. He goes to school at Jefferson MS. His passion is enjoying cooking. Mateo lives near the Nob Hill area of Albuquerque. And is one of our youngest organizers with T4B.
LUIS VERA
Youth Program Coordinator
Coming soon...
EMILIANO VILLAREAL
Outdoor Equity Organizer
Emiliano is New Mexico born and raised. He grew up in the San Jose neighborhood and attends Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science (AIMS). One of his main assets is T4B, he like to watch and play football, one of his main goals is to go on a trip to Greece this spring and one of his skills is communication.
