Primitiva Hernandez, Executive Director(She, Her, Ella)
Primitiva Hernandez is the Executive Director of 805UndocuFund, serving Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. An immigrant from Mexico and a DACA recipient, she has lived in the California Central Coast since childhood and is the daughter of farmworker parents. Her personal experience as an undocumented college student and working parent fuels her dedication to immigrant rights and supporting the undocumented community. With over ten years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector and local housing authorities, Primitiva was recently recommended to join the Hispanas Organized for Political Equity Institute. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Antioch University Santa Barbara and an Associate’s Degree from Santa Barbara City College. Email: [email protected] Phone: (805)538-7056 |
Darlene Villanueva, Community Organizer & Program Support Specialist(She, Her, Ella)
Darlene M. Villanueva is of Native American and Mexican heritage, deeply rooted in both cultures. Her personal journey exposed her family to systemic injustices and discrimination, igniting her passion for immigrant rights advocacy, fighting tirelessly for families like hers. With a professional background in the health and agricultural sectors, including expertise in pesticide safety, Darlene is committed to community leadership. As the President of Lompoc Community Changers, she continues to inspire positive change. Now, as the Community Organizer & Program Support Specialist at 805UndocuFund, Darlene is dedicated to supporting undocumented communities and creating lasting impact. Email: [email protected] Phone: (805) 200-8471 Beatriz Basurto Reyes, Rapid Response Coordinator(She, Her, Ella)
Beatriz is trilingual, speaking Mixteco, Spanish, and English, and has extensive experience working with Indigenous farmworkers in Oxnard, ensuring access to critical resources through Mixteco interpretation. Her work prioritizes natural disaster recovery efforts that support undocumented workers and strengthens mutual aid initiatives that uplift Indigenous communities. As an Indigenous immigrant, her lived experience and the stories of her community shape her deep commitment to advocating for undocumented families on the Central Coast. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Geography from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a proud alumna of Oxnard College.
Email: [email protected] Phone: (805)538-7070 |
Ana Luisa Salazar
Ana is an Indigenous woman from the Mixtec community whose education in community schools helped shape her dedication to service. Her experiences highlighted the urgent need for linguistic access to information and inspired her commitment to addressing social injustices. As a spokesperson and advocate for vulnerable communities, she has made a meaningful impact by ensuring equitable access to resources. In her current role, she provides essential language support as a qualified interpreter and will be offering vital assistance to the 805UndocuFund team. Ana is passionate about empowering Mixtec Indigenous people and immigrants to defend their rights, regardless of their status. She is dedicated to advancing justice, upholding dignity, and promoting continuous personal growth and self-determination.
Ana Luisa Salazar(Bilingual: Spanish-Mixteco)
Email: [email protected] Phone: (805)538-7013 |
Meet Our Oxnard College Student Fellows
Oxnard College Community Leadership Fellowship Program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in their local communities. Through their learn-and-earn career pathway, students gain valuable skills in community organizing, advocacy, leadership, and development.
Fred TorresOxnard College Fellow 2024
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Martin GalvanOxnard College Fellow 2024
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Isley JacksonOxnard College Fellow 2024-2025
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