Ennedith López

MA
Latin American Studies and Community and Regional Planning

Ennedith López is a Xicana born and raised in Albuquerque’s International District, which has empowered her passion for community-based work and advocacy. Throughout her youth, she has been involved in a series of community roles focusing on various social justice issues ranging from Immigration Justice to Environmental and Climate Justice.  

Ennedith graduated from the University of New Mexico, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish and a certificate in Race and Social Justice. Ennedith is motivated by public scholarship and determined to proactively work alongside communities to act and address issues that impact them. Ennedith chose to pursue an MA in Latin American Studies and Masters in Community Regional Planning to better support communities impacted by systemic injustice. She plans to explore the topic of climate resiliency planning at the intersections of Climate and Immigration Justice.  

“I am studying Nahuatl because I want to intentionally work alongside communities across Abya Yala and the diaspora. This unique opportunity allows us to learn of different worldviews; this includes Indigenous languages. By learning Nahuatl, I hope to better approach community-led solutions to our society’s pressing issues.”