Abel Covarrubias is a first-generation Mexican American, native New Mexican, and Chief Executive Officer of Aprendamos Family of Services. Raised in the farming community of Arrey, New Mexico, Abel credits his family and upbringing with instilling the values of hard work, faith, service, and community that continue to guide his leadership.

Under his leadership, Aprendamos has grown from one program into a family of six programs with more than 340 team members serving children, adults, and families throughout Southern New Mexico. Abel is Co-Founder of Hearts for Autism and helped establish the Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation, which focuses on investing in youth and creating opportunities for future generations.

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Abel serves on the NMSU College of Health, Education and Social Transformation Dean’s Advisory Council, the NMSU Foundation, and the Board of Directors of ZERO TO THREE. He is also a founding member and board member of the Southern New Mexico Catholic School Foundation and serves as Capital Campaign Chair for the Boys & Girls Club, helping lead a $12 million campaign that has raised more than $8 million to date.
Abel is passionate about philanthropy, developing future leaders, and creating opportunities for Latino families and communities to thrive.

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