Rev. Lupita Chavarria
Rev. Lupita Chavarria is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, and has lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, since 2001.
Founded the Arkansas Women's Association in 2008—an organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through food pantry services, financial education, social justice initiatives, cultural festivals, health fairs, and Christmas programs.
Served as a local pastor within the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church since 2019.
Lupita has received numerous awards and public recognitions for her community work, including the Women’s Project Award (2008), USDA Cultural Award (2010), Amiga de la Gente (2010), and Brown Girl (2012).
Served on various boards, including the Little Rock School District Board of Education, and acted as an advisor to the Mexican Consulate (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) on the Economic and Business Affairs Commission. Her ministry integrates faith, service, and accompaniment for migrant families.
Lupita has owned Vegas Tax Service since 2017.
Studied Marketing and Administration in Chihuahua, Mexico, and International Business in Florida, USA. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Perkins in preparation for ordination as an Elder in the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Rev. Lupita Chavarria es originaria de Chihuahua, México, y vive en Little Rock, Arkansas, desde 2001.
Fundó la Asociación de Mujeres de Arkansas en 2008, dedicada al empoderamiento de la mujer y su familia, con programas de despensa de comida, educación financiera y justicia social; organiza festivales culturales, ferias de salud y programas de Navidad.
Es pastora local de la Iglesia Metodista Unida en la Conferencia de Arkansas desde 2019,
Ha recibido premios y reconocimientos públicos por su labor comunitaria, como: Women’s Project 2008, USDA Cultural Award 2010, Amiga de la Gente 2010 y Brown Girl 2012.
Ha sido miembro de varias juntas directivas, como la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock; fue consejera del Consulado de México-Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores en la Comisión de Asuntos Económicos y de Negocios.
Su ministerio integra la fe, el servicio y el acompañamiento a las familias migrantes.
Lupita es propietaria de Vegas Tax Service desde 2017.
Estudio la carrera de Mercadotecnia y Administración en Chihuahua, México y Negocios Internacionales en Florida, USA. Actualmente cursa la Maestría en Divinidad en Perkins para ordenarse como Elder en la Conferencia de Arkansas de la Iglesia Metodista Unida.