Team and Board

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Caroline Van Heerde

Director

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Julissa Alvarenga: RRPP and Volunteer Coordinator

Julissa Alvarenga has been an integral part of Constru Casa. Serving as the Donor Relations Manager, she oversees fundraising campaigns and coordinates the volunteer program. Her responsibilities include planning, executing fundraising initiatives, and nurturing donor relationships to support our mission.

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Ranferi Vasquez: Project Coordinator

Ranferi has been part of Constru Casa since 2006. As the manager of construction projects, he is responsible for planning, verifying, and implementing the construction process alongside his own team of masons. He is highly skilled in various trades, including but not limited to masonry, mechanics, and operation of heavy equipment.

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Martha Tobar: Financial/Administrative Assistant and Human Resources

She joined the Constru Casa team in November 2019, She currently serves as the Financial and Administrative Assistant at Constru Casa, where she contributes her accounting, administrative, and human resources expertise. She is committed to ensuring that social assistance through dignified housing reaches more Guatemalans in a transparent manner.

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Claudia Aguirre: Operations Coordinator

Claudia Aguirre, Operations Coordinator at Constru Casa, is pivotal in cultivating and maintaining partnerships that enhance the well-being of beneficiary communities. She designs interventions, monitors family progress, and ensures alignment with organizational goals.

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Alejandra Barillas: Communications

⁣Alejandra Barillas, Communications Manager, oversees social media planning, digital communication, photography, copywriting, quarterly newsletter design, and related tasks. Her role is vital in ensuring an effective online presence, communicating our initiatives clearly and attractively, and visually documenting the impact of our actions in the communities we serve.

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Elvis Irias: Programs

Elvis Irias, Program Coordinator, is tasked with sourcing complementary programs that can contribute to providing our families with a dignified life. Programs such as filters or improved stoves assist in health-related matters, ensuring our contribution brings about comprehensive change in the lives of the families we support.

Board of Directors in Guatemala

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Leonel López

President and Legal Representative

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Roberto Bianchi

Vice President

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Carlos López Ayerdi

Vocal

Board of Directors in the Nederlands

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Folkert Piersma

Voorzitter / President

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Guus Haest

Secretaris / Secretary

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Andries Bijmold

Penningmeester / Treasurer

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Frans y Renje van Rij

Support in Promotions

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Sascha van der Mark

Communications