Press & Media
Featuring Dora
Dora's story and advocacy have been covered by national outlets including NPR, The New York Times, AP News, and The Intercept, and featured in the documentary Deserted. Her memoir was named a Southwest Book of the Year, Top Pick.
Southwest Book of the Year — Top Pick 2026
NPR
The New York Times
AP News
The Intercept
KJZZ
Selected Coverage
In the news.
KJZZ — The Show
Decades after a deadly border crossing, this survivor speaks out about what she endured
The New York Times
Coverage of border crossings and migrant policy under shifting administrations
NPR
Border crossings, expulsions surge during pandemic
AP News
Immigration, health, and spirituality on the border during the pandemic
The Intercept
Reporting on the U.S.–Mexico border during the coronavirus pandemic
CGTN America
Deserted — documentary directed by Jason Motlagh, featuring Dora's story
Daily Inter Lake
Asylum seeker Dora Rodriguez shares her story at Kalispell event
Tucson Sentinel
Review: "Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain" tells a harrowing story of survival
National Catholic Reporter
Border activist's memoir tells harrowing story of her Arizona desert rescue
Arizona Luminaria
Local immigrant rights activist on surviving a border crossing, and her new memoir
The Border Chronicle
From Seeking Asylum to a Life of Service: Dora Rodriguez on Her New Memoir
Pima County Public Library
Southwest Books of the Year — Dora named a Top Pick
Watch & Listen
Video and podcast appearances.
For Journalists & Producers
Media kit & interview requests.
Dora's media kit includes high-resolution photos, a full biography, sample interview questions, and prior coverage — useful for event programs, press releases, and editorial planning.
Quick Facts
Based in: Tucson, Arizona
Languages: English & Spanish
Organization: Founder & Director, Salvavision
Book: Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain (2025)
Honor: Southwest Book of the Year, Top Pick