A Cause We Care About
I have chosen to donate a percentage of proceeds from each purchase to the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This is an inclusive coalition of organizations that provide several types of assistance to the vulnerable women of our community. I hope to increase the amount I am able donate as I become more established, but I encourage individuals to donate on their own as well!
I have grown up with and been raised by extremely resilient and strong goddess women here in New Mexico. I am a proud multi-generational mixed minority woman from Santa Fe. There are some serious challenges we face as a community that are often not talked about. One of the most pervasive issues is domestic violence. I personally have witnessed many friends, family members, and peers experience domestic abuse. Some of these women are no longer with us due to this horrific violence.
Poverty, displacement, and a lack of resources contribute to the vulnerability and exploitation of our community’s women. Since one of my missions is to help lift up and empower women, this is something that needs to be addressed. Women of my community first and foremost need resources for their own safety, before they are able to be empowered.
Thank you for helping me donate to this cause to help empower women of New Mexico!
With love and gratitude,
Selina
Please visit https://www.nmcadv.org/ for more information about the coalition.
See News Interview with KRQE: https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/santa-fe-based-shop-starts-off-2023-by-helping-those-affected-by-domestic-violence/
Designer/Jeweler
Selina Baca was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is a multi-generational New Mexican, with deep ethnic and cultural roots there. After graduating as first generation in her family from UNM in 2017, Selina sought a way to get back to the light-hearted “play” in her life. Finding an artistic outlet was also a way to honor her talented late mother, Marisa, whom she suddenly lost in 2015.
As a child Selina was often found digging in the yard and collecting rocks, or beading with glass beads from the craft store. With those fond memories in mind, she began taking jewelry classes at the Santa Fe Community College. In addition she began learning about the spiritual connection to stones and semi-precious gems, of which she uses for her jewelry designs.
Her designs are often representative of her Hispanic/Catholic upbringing in Santa Fe, juxtaposed with inspiration from other parts of the world inspired by her travels.
Working in the jewelry industry in Santa Fe, she has been connected to incredible jewelry artists who have mentored and supported her work. She has been lucky enough to have early success, selling out of a local boutiques in downtown Santa Fe. However you can still find exclusive work of hers on her website and on instagram.
As a woman run and owned business, Selina vows to personally create each piece with integrity. All the pieces are made in Santa Fe with countless hours of love and thought into each design. Sharing her heart’s work as it evolves is a blessing and an honor. Thank you for shopping a small woman owned handmade jewelry business.
KRQE News 13 Feature
We were featured about our donations. Follow the link below to watch the story.
