About Us

About Us

Who we are​

Bridges to Empower Communities is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by legal advocates, immigrant families, and community leaders dedicated to equity, justice, and empowerment. We provide culturally responsive support and trusted legal assistance to those facing complex immigration challenges.
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Roxana Pacheco Jenkins

Roxana Pacheco Jenkins, Chilean–American, is a Chilean attorney with over 20 years of experience in civil law, international family law, inheritance, Chile–U.S. immigration, and international contracts. She is currently authorized as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Texas, holds DOJ accreditation in the United States, and earned an LL.M. Cum Laude from California Western School of Law. She also has a master’s-level education in social work and family studies, is a certified family mediator in Texas and Chile, and holds diplomas in probity, good governance, and data protection.
Throughout her career, she has worked at the Chilean Ministry of Labor implementing the Transparency and Data Protection Law, at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago handling consular and international family law matters, and in the nonprofit sector representing vulnerable communities. Inspired by her social commitment and binational experience, she founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal and social support to individuals and families in vulnerable situations, reinforcing her role as a bridge between Chile and the United States in legal and community matters.

Our approach

Our Mission​
Our mission is to empower immigrant families by providing culturally responsive legal services, community education, and compassionate support. We strive to break down barriers, defend human rights, and build bridges of equity, justice, and dignity for all.
Our Vision​
Our vision is a world where immigrant communities are fully included, protected, and celebrated—where justice is accessible, opportunities are equal, and every family can thrive with dignity and hope.