ABARA HOUSE IS THE FUTURE HOME OF ABARA
CONNECTING BEYOND BORDERS
Abara means “ford” in a number of semitic languages, signifying a natural place where a river is shallow enough to cross. Our desire is to cultivate a space where people move in humility across divides. Abara House is more than a place. It is a pathway toward understanding and change.
1 in 78 people on earth is forcibly displaced. In response to global migration, in a polarizing world: Abara inspires connections beyond borders through mutual understanding, education, and meaningful action in pursuit of narrative, systems, and personal change.
We are very excited to launch this project to provide a place to sustain and grow the vision of Abara.
SAMI DIPASQUALE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
ABARA HOUSE
SUMMARY + BACKGROUND
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Board of Directors
Sami DiPasquale, President
Tiffany Etterling, Vice President
Donny Cannoy, TreasurerAlisia Muir, Secretary
Sarah De Los SantosJoseph Gainor
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Staff
Sami DiPasquale, Executive Director
CJ Jacquez, Office Manager
Kim Schaefer, Project Director
Sal Sierra, Caretaker + Land Steward
Gustavo De Los Rios, Apartment Property Manager
Monica Bharadwaj, Development Coordinator
Karina Garcia, Former Architectural Intern
Nate Ledbetter, Partnerships + Engagement