Andrea Tirres, a 1995 graduate of Loretto Academy (Stanford, 1999; UT Austin, 2003) came back to El Paso because she loves it here. Even after going away to college, attending graduate school, and working in California, she stayed connected to El Paso and ultimately made the decision to come home and contribute directly to the city that formed her.

Like everyone living through the pandemic, Andrea has worried about her family, friends, and community, so she used her expertise and passion to write the COVID 915 Pledge. Her hope and prayer is that “our abuelos, fathers, mothers, tíos, co-workers, primos, compañeros, children, and neighbors can plan for a future that is once again filled with laughter, abrazos, dancing, and pachangas for the young and old in our community.” Andrea wrote the pledge because the pandemic has had such a profound impact on our residents and healthcare workers. She describes the impact as crushing and adds, “COVID is bold. We are bolder.”

Andrea shared, “El Paso is known as the ‘Sun City’. More recently, we have been called the ‘epicenter’ and ‘ground zero’ of the pandemic in the US. We have undeniably shown in the past how we face challenges and are a beacon for life and light. Let’s keep it that way. We are El Paso Strong!” As an act of stewardship, Andrea wrote the Pandemic Pledge as a way to demonstrate steadfast commitment to our brothers and sisters, and to provide a centralized location for important COVID resources. Click on the sites below for more information.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides extensive information on keeping safe, including communication resources in Spanish.

Reduce the Risk covers how to reduce multiple risks from COVID to mental health, including resources in Spanish.

El Paso Strong offers various resources related to COVID-19, including testing locations.

Make a Change for the El Paso community and engage on Facebook.

Together in Christ, responding to COVID-19. #ElPasoStrong