Her Story
About Betsabe
Betsabe Alfaro earned her psychology degree from a college in Washington, DC. Her interest in social justice began early in her college career, leading her to participate in clubs and tutor children in underserved communities who were behind in reading. She became involved in immigration justice, conducting Know Your Rights workshops and co-founding the Immigration Justice Initiative (IJI) as part of its first cohort. Additionally, she volunteered on a hotline assisting individuals fearing deportation by informing them of their rights during ICE raids. After graduating, she returned to her family in Los Angeles, California, where she now performs community health work. Alfaro values family closeness, advocacy, compassion, and empathy, noting that putting herself in others' shoes has enhanced her effectiveness as a helper and professional.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Betsabe
01What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family is important because I moved back to be close to them. Advocacy, compassion and empathy are huge. Putting myself in other people's shoes has taken me a long way, even with the work that I did with people who were experiencing fear of deportation. It helped me be a better friend, a better helper, and better at my job.
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