What we offer 👀
EDUCATION
- Monthly learning sessions such as workshops, panels, and classes
- Private group workshops for your organization (based on capacity and availability)
COMMUNITY
- Social events, collaborative opportunities and spaces
- Crossposting and sharing local opportunities
- Directory of members (coming soon)
LEADERSHIP-DEVELOPMENT
- Opportunity to participate in the Ruidosos Fellowship and Ruido Studios Academy
- 1-1 support for organizations (based on capacity and availability)
What you contribute 🤝
- Participation in learning sessions and events
- Insight, collaboration, support for other members
- Community of practice: Host a workshop to share something new you tried and what you learned from it. Reach out to us to pitch an idea!
- Feedback— Help Ruido make our hub as supportive as it can be to you and encourage others to join!
Who can join? 🤔
Organizations and individuals who are interested or work in communications, digital, and narrative strategies for social justice. We also welcome storytellers, creatives, and community members who are interested in the work we do and want to get involved.
We are committed to supporting communicators in multiple phases of growth. No matter at what stage you are in your journey, join us! Our application only takes a few minutes, and there is no cost to join.
community feedback 🫶
"Ruido creates meaningful impact in the commUNITY by bringing people together, empowering us to share our story, and helping us build confidence and refine our communication skills. The post-election gathering filled me with hope & motivated me to take action to protect and preserve our sacred commUNITY. I appreciate the values alignment I share with Ruido on reconnecting to nature & deepening relationships to food. It was an honor to the Academy Fellowship at the Weaving Food Webs Farm and celebrating their accomplishments. I look forward to continuing to grow in commUNITY with y’all!" — Katie Lavallee, Weaving Food Webs Farm + Ruido Studios member
"Looking at the noise happening around us, it seemed impossible thinking others were seeing the same thing. That is, until I became part of Ruido Studios' [Academy]. Talking about how the changes in the RGV have changed the landscape, while people in power ignore the history of this place, helped me realize why the rich are interested in taking over. It helped me see the value in a place I didn't expect others to ever find, if any. Despite my ignorance, this program showed the importance of fighting for a common cause, standing up for the ones that can't, even if we are not powerful enough to stop what's occurring, but still being hopeful for the future as more people are involved." — Carlos Rubio, Ruido Studios member
"Frontera Fund was honored to serve as a host organization for the Ruidosos Fellowship through Ruido Studios. Our fellow not only increased our social media engagement but brought fresh, impactful storytelling that truly amplified our work and mission. We’re incredibly grateful for the chance to share our platform with a talented individual from our community and to uplift their unique voice and vision. This partnership allowed us to grow our reach, engage our supporters in new ways, and strengthen our role in the fight for reproductive justice. We’re so proud to be a part of the Ruido Studios Hub!" —Zaena Zamora, Frontera Fund RGV and Ruido Studios member