Association Casa Adobe

Our mission is simple but powerful: to be good neighbors. Neighbors are human and nonhuman. Neighbors share streets and, also, watershed. So being good neighbors requires caring for people and caring for place, our urban environment, the river that irrigates it, as well as mountain springs. Being good neighbors requires attention to the young and the old, to long-time residents and to people who pass by. Being good neighbors means conserving, cleaning up, restoring, recovering life and relationships broken by neglect, conflict, and indifference. This is what the Casa Adobe Association is all about.

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Our journey

Since 2013, the Casa Adobe Association has been working to create spaces for comprehensive exchange between people and their environment. Over the years, we have achieved important milestones in:

  • Community organizing

  • Creative educational opportunities

  • Ecological justice

  • Accompaniment to migrants and refugees

     

Our work is constant and grows organically. Each achievement drives us to continue forward and face new challenges with renewed determination.

Our dreams

We envision a future in which nature and community harmoniously intertwine: children enjoying the river, trees blossoming in previously degraded places, families sharing moments in green spaces, migratory birds and human beings finding places of rest and restoration; and visitors committed to the conservation and care of the environment.

Our values


We are guided by a set of core values ​​that underpin everything we do:

Community: We believe in the power of community, where people support and lift each other in pursuit of a common purpose.

Environmental management: Our responsibility to care for and preserve the environment is the basis of our identity.

Cultural exchange: We celebrate diversity and embrace cultural exchanges that break down barriers and foster understanding.

Spiritual Connection: Our work is deeply spiritual and reflects our reverence for creation and our role as stewards of the Earth.

Our team

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Our team thrives through collaboration. We work in unison to fulfill our mission of “being good neighbors,” a mission that embraces the care of humanity and the environment. We believe that the key to success lies in harmonious cooperation. Each team member brings their unique expertise from social entrepreneurship and law, to theology, and wildlife advocacy. These components make us a dynamic force for positive change.

Our collective commitment to community conservation, restoration, and well-being, drives us forward. Together, we have achieved important milestones in community participation, education, ecological justice and support for migrants and refugees. Our unwavering unity and shared passion for the well- being of the Earth drive us to create a more just and vibrant world.

Meet Our Team

James Padilla DeBorst

James Padilla DeBorst
Coordination

An accomplished social entrepreneur, consultant, and dedicated organizer. With a strong track record of founding multiple non-profit organizations, he brings a wealth of experience to the field. James is highly skilled in strategic planning, grant-writing, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Ruth Padilla DeBorst

Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Communications

A globally recognized theologian, practitioner, educator, and captivating speaker with a rich history of engagement spanning decades across Latin America. She also serves as a valued board member of ACA.

Luis Paulino

Luis Madrigal
Community belonging and collaboration

An accomplished lawyer and a natural community organizer. Hailing from Santa Rosa, he has deep roots in the neighborhood and is widely recognized and respected by its residents. Luis also holds the esteemed position of President at ACA.

Marivi Agostini

Marivi Agostini
Migrant and refugee accompaniment

A proficient administrator, possesses exceptional skills in management and hospitality. She plays a pivotal role in overseeing our migrant initiatives.

Migo Álvarez

Migo Álvarez
Ecological Justice

A dedicated advocate for wildlife and tropical ecology. With a wealth of experience in hotel and tourism enterprises as well as environmental education, he brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. Migo currently serves as the Vice-President of ACA.

Yuni Ortíz

Yuni Ortíz
Creative educational opportunities

A highly skilled and creative educator, Yuni spearheds all ACA education programs, focusing primarily on children. Treasurer of ACA.

Board of Directors

Yuni Ortíz

Yuni Ortíz
President

Ruth Padilla DeBorst

Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Vice president

Donald Murillo

Donald Murillo
Treasurer

Heidi Michelsen

Heidi Michelsen
Fiscal

Gilbert Montero

Gilbert Montero
Chairperson

Mía Umaña

Mía Umaña
Secretary

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