Meet The Team

Egla founded RDA during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since been dedicated to coordinating, organizing, and funding all of RDA's initiatives. Alongside her husband, Carlos, and their son, Jahyvin, Egla is the driving force behind RDA's success. Prior to establishing RDA, Egla served as a missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and currently acts as the Mexican liaison for Walk the Talk Missions in Minnesota. Known affectionately as "The Mexican Squirrel" by Mark Quaas, Director of Walk the Talk, there is almost nothing Egla cannot do or find. Her deep love for God, children, and her community sustains her through challenging times.

Carlos co-founded RDA with his wife, Egla, after being awakened at 2 a.m. by a dream she had. He is the chef extraordinaire and assists Egla with all the "little" details needed to prepare for events. On event days, Carlos can usually be found in the kitchen, cooking meals for the kids, taking pictures, or helping out wherever needed. When he is not involved with RDA, Carlos enjoys playing music by the pier or working on projects around the house.

Jahyvin actively contributes to the success of RDA by assisting at various events and offering his room as storage for supplies and other essential items. During events, he helps distribute materials and engages with the children, making them feel comfortable and encouraging their participation in games. Outside of school and events, Jahyvin enjoys playing with his friends and spending time with his three dogs.

Lizbeth, Egla’s sister-in-law and best friend for over 15 years, is a vital member of  RDA. Residing in Tijuana with her husband, Egla's brother, she leads events in Tijuana and serves as the ceremonial leader for Christmas events in Ensenada. As one of the founding members of RDA, Lizbeth’s passion and dedication have been instrumental in the organization's growth. Throughout both challenging and successful times, she has provided unwavering encouragement and support to Egla, playing a key role in RDA's continued success.

Elisa, the niece of Carlos and Egla, designed the RDA logo and assists with various graphic needs for RDA materials. She helps at numerous events, providing assistance wherever it is most needed. Currently, Elisa is a high school student on track to become a lawyer.

Evelyn, Carlos's sister, and her husband Rodolfo are  dedicated to supporting RDA in any way they can. Evelyn often assists her brother in the kitchen, while Rodolfo can be seen helping set up and playing games with the kids.

Jorge and Evelyn, Carlos's parents, enjoy helping their family and playing with the children.

This family truly embodies their love of God. Pedro and Yadira, along with their kids, support RDA as a family. They arrive early to help set up for events and stay late to assist with cleanup. By serving together, not only do Pedro and Yadira share the love of God with their neighbors, they demonstrate God's love to their own kids and train them up in the way they should go. 

Becky first met Egla and Carlos in October 2023 when she traveled to Ensenada with Walk the Talk Missions. After getting to know Egla and learning about RDA, she knew she wanted to be involved in their mission somehow.