Navi Orpinel is a nursing student at UTEP and the current Ambassador for CHAARG, a role that has deeply shaped her college experience. Before stepping into this leadership position, she served as the Event Coordinator, planning and leading weekly workouts that brought energy and connection to the group. As a busy student balancing school and life, CHAARG has been a meaningful outlet, a space where she can move her body, find community, and reconnect with herself. For Navi, CHAARG events are often the highlight of her week, and being a part of this supportive network has empowered her to grow both personally and socially.
CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health Attitudes + Actions to Recreate Girls, is a national organization with a mission to help college women find joy in movement and build community through wellness. Each week, members come together to try a new workout, creating an environment where fitness is fun, not intimidating. But CHAARG is more than just workouts! It’s about friendships, confidence, and support. With socials, formals, and retreats, it’s a space for students to connect beyond the gym and truly feel seen. Navi is proud to represent an organization that uplifts women and creates lasting impact, and she hopes to continue sharing CHAARG’s message with as many girls on campus as possible.

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, I’m a proud Franklin High School graduate, a big sister, daughter, niece, and student but above all, I’m proud to hold the title of soccer coach. I began my coaching journey with North Texas Celtics Soccer in 2023 and later returned home to continue developing as a coach with Locomotive Youth Soccer. I strive to be a positive role model and committed mentor to my 2017 players, always encouraging them to give their best both on and off the field. In addition to coaching, I’m currently pursuing a degree in Forensic Science with a minor in Criminal Justice, balancing my academic and athletic passions with the same dedication I bring to the game.

Rebekah Rayas is a passionate and community-driven leader with a strong background in customer service, nonprofit development, and youth engagement. Originally from Nogales, Arizona, Rebekah returned to the workforce after several years dedicated to raising her children, bringing renewed purpose and drive to her professional journey.
She is the Founder and CEO of Fields of Hope, a nonprofit organization that teaches children life lessons through sports. Through this initiative, she empowers youth by promoting teamwork, resilience, and personal growth both on and off the field.
Rebekah has served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for over eight years and currently sits on the United Way of El Paso’s Boost Network Steering Committee. A proud advocate for youth development, she plays a vital role in ensuring that all children, regardless of background, have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and lead.
Rebekah earned her bachelor’s degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication from the University of Texas at El Paso. She now resides in El Paso, Texas, with her husband, Eddie, and their children: Lizzy, Val, Jane, Noah, Alek, and Maksimus. She is also a proud grandmother and treasures the joy her grandbaby brings to the family.

Jenevieve Rose Hernandez is a 14-year-old student from El Paso, Texas. She is currently transitioning from 8th grade and preparing to begin her high school journey at Americas High School, where she will be enrolled in the Early College Program, an academic path that will allow her to graduate with an associate’s degree.
Jenevieve discovered her passion for soccer just two years ago when she decided to try out for school sports. Though she began with little knowledge of the game, her dedication, consistent training, and the support of Coach Martinez and her teammates have helped her grow tremendously as an athlete. She now plays as a striker for the Real Salt Lake Soccer Club and was recently honored as MVP of her 8th grade team and named Athlete of the Year.
With her sights set on the future, Jenevieve is determined to continue developing her skills, make the varsity team, compete at the collegiate level, and ultimately achieve her dream of becoming a professional women’s soccer player.

Miriam’s commitment to empowering women extends beyond her role as president of the International Women’s Inclusion Network El Paso Chapter at ADP; it embodies her life’s mission. Growing up in El Paso, Texas, she has always been passionate about fostering a supportive community for women. A proud alumna of Eastwood High School, she furthered her education by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of New Mexico.

With a decade of experience at ADP, Miriam has distinguished herself through her leadership and dedication to client service excellence. Her career is a testament to her ability to inspire and uplift those around her, advocating for women’s professional advancement in the workplace.

Outside her professional endeavors, Miriam is a devoted mother to her two daughters, Sofia and Fernanda. She treasures spending quality time with them and embodies an active lifestyle, particularly through mountain biking. Alongside her husband, Sal, she embraces the tranquility and motivation found on the trails, balancing her family, career, and personal passions with grace. Whether she’s mentoring colleagues at ADP or cheering on her daughters from the sidelines, Miriam infuses everything she does with heart and purpose.

Growing up, we always dreamed of moments like this, of putting on a jersey that meant something, of playing the sport we love at the highest level, and of making our family proud. Being part of Surf Soccer Club was more than just playing on an elite team—it was about becoming better every single day. Surf challenged us, shaped us, and gave us a home. We played with girls who pushed us to our limits, coaches who expected the best from us, and families who sacrificed so much just to see us chase this dream. Through countless practices, weekend tournaments, road trips, and even heartbreaks, we grew—not just as athletes, but as people. And then came Nationals. That experience was unreal. Competing with the best of the best and knowing we earned our spot there meant everything. It showed us what we were made of. Now, we’re stepping into a new season of our lives. We’re so excited (and thankful beyond words) to officially sign and play with UTEP (The University of Texas at El Paso) this fall. Becoming D1 student-athletes is a dream come true—but we know it’s only the beginning. We’re ready to give it our all. To our coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who believed in us—thank you. You’ve been part of every step. We carry you with us to UTEP and beyond.

Born and raised in El Paso, TX and graduated from Bel Air High School, Class of ’06! Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s degree in social work in 2010 and began working as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Travis County. While in the probation field there was an abundance of opportunities to learn about patience, resilience, and casework. In 2020, while facilitating in-home family counseling with families of juveniles on probation, all duties were halted and limited due to the pandemic. While attempting to adjust to a new way of life but eager for new experiences, an opportunity to continue helping families in a different capacity presented itself. Since 2021, I have been the Social Services Program Manager for Foundation Communities, a nonprofit low-income housing organization in Austin, TX. In line with helping others and as a form of self-care (and cardio!), I found DivaDance the same year. I joined as a member and began taking classes. The values of Inspiring Confidence, Building Community, and Changing Lives resonate with everything I have aimed to accomplish in my career. As I gained more confidence and grew a community of like-minded, open, thoughtful, and inspiring men and women, I was called to bring this home and share it with others. DivaDance El Paso launched in January 2022 and has expanded to provide daily dance choreography classes for adults all over the city! As the proud owner, I have witnessed so much growth within our community and look forward to continuing to spread stress free, non-judgmental, empowering dance classes of all types: heels, poms, floor work, booty, and of course, cardio!