Miguel Ortega is a community resilience planner and family support practitioner with fifteen years building neighborhood recovery programs and family-strengthening services across El Paso. Based in El Paso, TX, US, he leads household preparedness initiatives, trauma-informed parenting workshops, and immigrant family resource networks. His expertise spans program design, disaster recovery, social services coordination, and grant-funded capacity building. Miguel co-authored the Border Family Resilience Guide, directed a countywide family outreach program, and received recognition from the Texas Department of Family Services for measurable improvements in household stability.

Miguel Ortega

Miguel Ortega is a community resilience planner and family support practitioner with fifteen years building neighborhood recovery programs and family-strengthening services across El Paso. Based in El Paso, TX, US, he leads household preparedness initiatives, trauma-informed parenting workshops, and immigrant family resource networks. His expertise spans program design, disaster recovery, social services coordination, and grant-funded capacity building. Miguel co-authored the Border Family Resilience Guide, directed a countywide family outreach program, and received recognition from the Texas Department of Family Services for measurable improvements in household stability.

Trauma-Informed Training Helping El Paso Heal from Violence
Community Resilience

Trauma-Informed Training: How It’s Helping El Paso Heal from Violence

El Paso, TX – In the wake of trauma, whether from violence, loss, or a natural disaster, communities often struggle to find a way ...

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Local Youth Are Leading Resilience Projects Across El Paso County
Community Resilience

How Local Youth Are Leading Resilience Projects Across El Paso County

El Paso, TX – In a city that has faced its share of adversity — from natural disasters to violence — local youth are ...

Miguel Ortega
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Strengthening Families Through Community-Based Therapy Programs
Family Support

Strengthening Families Through Community-Based Therapy Programs

El Paso, TX – In a world where families face a growing array of challenges — from financial strain and parenting difficulties to trauma ...

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Immigrant Families in El Paso Build Support Networks After Crisis
Family Support

How Immigrant Families in El Paso Build Support Networks After Crisis

El Paso, TX – For immigrant families in El Paso, the journey doesn’t end when they cross the border; it often marks the beginning ...

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From Tragedy to Unity: How Communities Recover Together After Violence
Community Resilience

From Tragedy to Unity: How Communities Recover Together After Violence

El Paso, TX – When violence tears through a community, the aftermath can feel overwhelming — grief, fear, and anger ripple far beyond the ...

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Stability in Post-Trauma Family Recovery
Family Support

The Importance of Routine and Stability in Post-Trauma Family Recovery

El Paso, TX – After a family experiences trauma — whether from violence, loss, or a major life disruption — recovery is rarely a ...

Miguel Ortega
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Resilience in Action: How El Paso Families Support Each Other in Hard Times
Community Resilience

Resilience in Action: How El Paso Families Support Each Other in Hard Times

El Paso, TX – When times get tough, El Paso families have a way of showing what true resilience looks like. Whether facing economic ...

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Why Family Communication Skills Matter More Than Ever in 2025
Family Support

Why Family Communication Skills Matter More Than Ever in 2025

El Paso, TX – In a world where families are juggling economic pressures, digital distractions, and fast-paced lifestyles, one thing has never been more ...

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Disaster Preparedness and Violence Prevention: The Overlooked Connection
Community Resilience

Disaster Preparedness and Violence Prevention: The Overlooked Connection

El Paso, TX – When most people think about disaster preparedness, they picture stocked emergency kits, evacuation routes, or storm shelters. Few, however, consider ...

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Building Emotional Strength in Texas Neighborhoods
Community Resilience

How Art and Storytelling Are Building Emotional Strength in Texas Neighborhoods

El Paso, TX – In neighborhoods across Texas, creativity is becoming a form of resilience. Through murals, poetry, music, and storytelling, communities are finding ...

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