[Guadalajara, Jal. September 21, 2022] The Rhizome Center for Migrants (www.rhizomecenter.org) is thrilled to announce Abigail Thornton’s addition as the newest member of our board.

Abigail “Abi” is an expert on migration, education, and community development with extensive field experience along the U.S.-Mexico border. From 2015-2020, Abi conducted ethnographic research at Casa del Migrante Tijuana’s shelter and helped to found Puente TJ, a deportee-led support group. We’re excited to have Abi join us as we assess effective programming for increasing college opportunities for de facto deported U.S. citizens now residing in Mexico.