Hugo is a sociologist and archaeologist. He studied in Mexico and most of his career has been focused on social justice issues. For Hugo, empathy and equity towards all people can make a difference in any relationship, whether professional or personal. He has collaborated with several nonprofit organizations working on issues such as human rights, migration, indigenous rights, and youth in at-risk communities in central and southern Mexico, and some other historically marginalized populations.
Hugo has deep knowledge of the cultural frameworks, needs and challenges faced by many Latinx people in the U.S., including the complex issues related to immigration. His own immigration experience, in addition to his work with BorderLinks, Inicia, and the Kansas Rural Center, have uniquely equipped Hugo to work with migrant communities in general, and Latinx communities specifically.
In his free time, he likes to cook, travel, eat new foods, garden, and watch sunsets in a hammock at the beach. He is also a cat lover and cannot live without Tacos al Pastor and spicy peppers.