Celia Bavier

Celia is passionate Wildcat, with 3 Wildcats - her husband graduating from the University of Arizona with a Masters in Computer Science in 1995 and two daughters currently enrolled at the University, a freshman and a junior - in her immediate family. She has been a Tucson resident for 10 years and loves the Sonoran desert and the borderlands.  

Celia has dedicated herself to sharing the unique history, cultures, environment and beauty of southern AZ through her work as executive director of the nonprofit, Border Community Alliance (BCA), based in Tubac, AZ, which works to provide educational and cultural exchange opportunities for adults and young people through tours, classes, forums and other educational activities.

She has also volunteered for many local organizations including the Girls Scouts of Southern AZ, Tucson Samaritans, and the Catalina Foothills School District and Foundation.