Building operations, HR, and finance systems that get us all free.
ever (they/he) is a queer, nonbinary, trans masc, neurodivergent, Mexican-American consultant and coach dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations toward sustained liberatory praxis. Drawing from over 20 years in nonprofit organizing, governance, HR, finance, and operations, ever disrupts the status quo, cultivating spaces where diverse perspectives are deeply valued as essential foundations for advancing intersectional social justice initiatives and mission-driven impact.
As founder of Liberatory People Ops, established in 2022, ever empowers movement organizations and individuals with innovative solutions that redefine operations and HR through an anti-oppression lens. A lifelong student of abolition, anti-colonialism, anti-imperialism, anti-fascism, disability justice, and total liberation, ever brings a deep commitment to weaving care, wholeness, and honesty into every space, inviting in softness, pleasure, and play as necessary nourishment for the work. They respond to each moment and community with deep listening, care, and joyful purpose.
ever has collaborated with transformative organizations such as Californians for Justice, Youth Organize! California, Long Beach Residents Empowered, Chinese Progressive Association, The Road Home, Sistersong, Resilient Strategies, and Planned Parenthood, building HR and operations systems that support a broad spectrum of justice-centered work.
Outside of work, ever finds joy in spending intentional time with chosen family and their companion animals, wandering through independent bookshops, savoring autumn rain, studying tarot, gardening, enjoying outdoor live music, and crafting cozy spaces. Recently, they’ve begun exploring their creativity in adult sewing classes. They also build queer and crip community on unceded Tongva land, honoring its legacy and community.