Meet the Team

At the Dreamers and Immigrant Family Support Foundation, our Directors of Dreamers stand as the unwavering pillars of our mission. We take immense pride in being part of a greater cause, dedicated to empowering individuals to thrive in every aspect of their lives—profession, financially, and personally. Together, we strive to create opportunities and support for those seeking a brighter future. Join us in our journey to uplift and inspire our community!

Founder & President

Nery Cervantes

Founder and President of the Dreamers and Immigrant Family Support (DAIFS) Foundation. She is passionate about empowering Dreamers, DACA recipients, and immigrant families through advocacy, education, community partnerships, and access to essential resources. Nery leads the organizations vision, strategic growth, and outreach efforts to create lasting opportunities and strengthen communities across California.

Treasurer

Veronica Sanchez Perez

Treasurer of Dreamers and Immigrant Family Support (DAIFS) Foundation, with more than 30 years of experience in customer service, business, hospitality, and community leadership. She is committed to ensuring every donation is managed with integrity, transparency, and accountability. She is passionate about serving others and helping build stronger communities by supporting Dreamers and immigrant families with hope, opportunity, and lasting impact.

Secretary- Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships

Hector G. Bordens

With more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting, communications, and now leadership to DAIFS. Hector G. Bordens is passionate about building strategic partnerships, strengthen community connections, and amplifying the organization's mission. Hector helps expand DAIFS' reach and supports initiatives that empower Dreamers and immigrant families through collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement.

The Dreamers and Immigrant Family Support (DAIFS) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Dreamers, DACA recipients, and immigrant families through advocacy, education, community resources and support services.

We believe that every person deserves dignity, stability, and the opportunity to build a brighter future regardless of their background. Through community partnerships, educational programs, resource navigation, emergency assistance initiatives, and advocacy efforts, we strive to strengthen families and create lasting positive change in our communities.

At DAIFS Foundation, we are more than an organization. We are a community built on hope, resilience, and the belief that together we can rise.

Our Mission

To empower Dreamers and immigrant families through advocacy, education, resource navigation, community support and emergency assistance programs that foster opportunity, resilience, and lasting success.

Our Vision

A future where every Dreamer and immigrant family has access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed to achieve their full potential and contribute to thriving communities across the United States.

Our Core Values

Support- We stand beside individuals and families during life's most challenging moments.
Empowerment- We provide tools, knowledge, and resources that help people create their own paths to success.
Integrity- We operate with transparency, accountability, and respect.
Community- We believe Strong Communities are built through collaboration, compassion, and service.
Advocacy- We amplify voices and promote equitable access to opportunities and resources.
Hope- We believe every family deserves the chance to build a brighter future.