Rock the Runway 2026 Event!

Don't miss our Rock the Runway 2026 Event!

Guiding Our Mission

Our Board Members

Hearts for Autism is supported by a dedicated group of board members who provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to help advance our mission. Together, they bring diverse professional experience and a shared commitment to supporting children with autism, their families, and the Southern New Mexico community.

Board of Directors

The Executive Board provides leadership and strategic guidance to support the mission and long-term direction of Hearts for Autism.

Abel Covarrubias, Chair

Aprendamos Chief Executive Officer and Hearts For Autism Co-Founder

Victoria Almaguer

Clinic Director at NMSU Papen-Aprendamos Autism Diagnostic Center

Morgan Harding

Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Frontera Care

Adriana Aguirre, BCBA

Kali Brooke Hall, LCSW

Elizabeth Ortiz-Limon, SLP, Vice President

Gadsden Independent School District

Michael Montoya, Treasurer

Assistant Superintendent at Las Cruces Public Schools

Glenda Rodriquez, Secretary

Former Assistant Superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools. Current Instructional Coach (New Mexico State University).

Katy Gump

Benefiting Hearts for Autism

Rock the Runway 2026

A high-energy runway show with a Rock & Roll edge, bringing fashion, music, and community together in support of Hearts for Autism.