The Border Community Alliance (BCA) provides immersive, educational experiences in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands, centred on Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. Its programmes explore the region’s histories, cultures, and policy realities while dispelling common myths about life at the border. Learn more at https://bordercommunityalliance.org/

Responsibilities & Ideal Background

Support community immersion and learning through activities such as language/translation, attending and helping facilitate educational talks and site visits, and assisting with light coordination and outreach.

A good fit is someone with at least intermediate Spanish and a strong curiosity about border issues. Interests in art, history, politics, migration, economics, and related fields are helpful. You should be open-minded, respectful in diverse community settings, and comfortable learning across perspectives.

LiA Champion

Our LiA Champion is Allie Schlicht. Curious about this project but not sure where to start? Allie can share candid insights from their experience—what the work involved, skills that proved useful, and pointers for exploring a good fit.

You can contact Allie directly at ars395@georgetown.edu. You can also view her profile here: https://laidlawscholars.network/users/aliyah-schlicht

Organisation Contacts

If you’d like to reach the Border Community Alliance about potential placements or programme details, you can contact:

Celia Bavier, Executive Director – cbavier@bordercommunityalliance.org
Amy Tice, Borderlands Ambassador Program Supervisor – amytice@bordercommunityalliance.org