07/21/2026
Hey everyone,
Thank you for being the heartbeat of Infinite Voices Carry On. Your ongoing support means the world to me, and today, I want to share a deeply personal evolution with you all. Moving forward, I will be stepping into my advocacy and creative work under the stage name Emery Mar.
I want to be clear: this isn't a rejection of my past, but a necessary step into a persona that truly embodies my core beliefs. For those who know me as Lisandra Rivera Vargas, I want to share exactly why this new name is so deeply connected to who I am and what we stand for.
Here is the significance behind the change:
Honoring Lisandra: My birth name, Lisandra, translates to "defender of mankind" or "liberator". It carries an inherent weight of advocacy, protection, and action.
The Foundation of Emery: The name Emery means "industrious leader". Both names completely reject passivity. The industrious leadership of Emery perfectly supports the protective advocacy of Lisandra.
The Power of Mar: Mar is the Spanish and Latin word for the sea. While it represents defense and drive, I ultimately chose it because "Mar" reflects my tropical roots of Puerto Rico and my deep, profound love and astonishment with the sea. To me, it is a symbol of freedom. I don't need to physically be able to walk to be free in the ocean, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually.
Together, Emery Mar conceptually translates to "industrious leader of the sea". It physically translates the astrology into a stage name that embodies a water-based defender. When placed side by side, these names form a highly cohesive partnership. One draws power from the environment, while the other applies power to human rights and protection.
What This Means for Us
Practically speaking, I'd love for you to refer to me as Emery Mar going forward in conversations, social media tags, and introductions. However, I want to clarify that our community may still refer to me as Lisandra. The name change to Emery Mar simply embodies how I feel completely.
Some of you have also known me as Summer Moon. That name will always hold a warm place in my heart and soul for personal reasons and memories. But I feel it doesn't reflect much of my real identity, my truth, or Lisandra's identity, thoughts, or beliefs.
As a group, Infinite Voices Carry On fully embodies this change and looks forward to representing us. We view Lisandra or Emery Mar as a positive step in the right direction toward embracing who we are and how our community feels about itself and each other.
Please know that my dedication to our community hasn't changed—it has only deepened. Our philosophy of "Mental Fortitude" remains the same: disability is a terrain to be navigated with strength and support, not just a medical condition to be treated. We validate all struggles, whether physical or mental.
Thank you for riding out this journey with me, avoiding "inspiration p**n" and focusing on real struggle and resilience. Let's embrace this next chapter together.
With love and fierce solidarity,
Emery Mar