Yuriria Morales, Executive Director
Yuriria Morales was born and raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico and has lived in Albuquerque since 2006. Yuri earned a Bachelors Degree focusing in International Affairs from the Universidad Internacional (UNINTER) located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Mexico.
To contact Yuriria, email her at yuriria@globaltiesabq.org
Destiny Logan, Program and Volunteer Manager
Destiny Logan is a New Mexico native, born and raised in the Four Corners area of the state. Destiny holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico, where she concentrated in International Management and minored in French. Destiny is an avid attendee of Impact & Coffee and other community events where she loves being a part of the community conversations in Albuquerque. When she isn’t busy with professional obligations, Destiny enjoys her time traveling, practicing her French, and spending time with her two dogs.
To contact Destiny, email her at destiny@globaltiesabq.org
Gabriela Estala-Lopez, Program Coordinator/Public Ally 2019-2020
Gabriela Estala-Lopez was born and raised in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She recently graduated with dual degrees in International Business from the Anderson School of Management and Spanish from the University of New Mexico. Gabriela spent the 2017/2018 school year in Granada, Spain, and returned with a renewed passion to create international connections and community involvement. She is currently a member of the 2019 AmeriCorps Public Allies cohort, a national movement committed to advancing social justice and equity by engaging and activating the leadership capacities of young people. Outside of work, Gabriela enjoys traveling, cooking international foods, and painting. She is looking forward to continuing to work in the community and adding more countries to her travel list.
To contact Gabriela, email her at gabriela@globaltiesabq.org
Iryna Horbatenko, Program Intern
Iryna Horbatenko was born in Moldova and raised in Ukraine. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she was 16 years old and is planning on staying here for the nearest future. Iryna is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian languages due to her diverse cultural background. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with the concentration in International management from the University of New Mexico. She is passionate and eager to get involved and expand her knowledge within the community, create treasured moments and connections with local citizens as well as international visitors from all around the world. During her free time, she enjoys hiking in the Sandia Mountains with her dog, reading novels, and learning about astrology.
