Anil Das
Director
Anil is of European descent and has taken the opportunity to live in many different states, as well as India and Puerto Rico. Anil is a retired software engineer who specialized in sequel servers and database architecture and management. He is proud to utilize his expertise in database and technology to help ensure the UURISE team is connected and their work functions are operating as smoothly as possible. A vegan for the animals and a student of Eastern philosophy, Anil spends his days reading, walking, gardening, and drumming. His passion is music. His wish for all is that they may be safe, peaceful, at ease, healthy, and happy.
Nèstor Venegas Zarate
Secretary
Nestor was born and raised in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca Mexico as a member of the Zapotec people. In 2001, along with his family, he immigrated to Southern California joining his father who worked as a farmworker in the tomato and strawberry fields of Carlsbad, CA. Growing up in North County San Diego, Nestor invested in his community engaging in community organizing and actively participating in immigrant rights work since 2012. As a young organizer, he channeled his love and passion for community into action which included volunteering and working alongside UURISE as a member of the San Diego Dream Team. Nestor believes in the power of community and is honored to support UURISE in a different capacity.
Rev. Tania Márquez
Director
Rev. Tania Y. Márquez is a Mexican immigrant, born in Jalisco, Mexico, and grew up in Tijuana. Rev. Tania describes herself as a fronteriza, since she has spent most of her life in the border region, living in both countries. She earned a MA in Spanish LInguistics and Literature from San Diego State University and an MDiv degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School. Her commitment to immigrant justice comes from her witnessing, first hand, the struggles of immigrants on both sides of the border. Rev. Tania is a full time hospital chaplain. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, being out in nature, and learning about the healing properties of plants.