Nohemí is from San José Poaquil, graduating as a teacher in Bilingual Children’s Education and PEM in Languages and Literature. She joined WJI as a facilitator in 2023. To Nohemí, it is important to support women and girls to prevent the violence and gender inequality they experience in...

Carmelita is a Maya Kaqchikel teacher of Bilingual Intercultural Primary Education and holds a is currently pursuing her law degree. Her work focuses on supporting and advising Maya Kaqchikel women to ensure their access to justice and the protection of their rights. Committed to empowering women, Carmelita works...

Sandra joined IDM in 2013 and is currently the Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Program. She identifies as a Kaqchikel Mayan woman, has a teaching background, and is pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Yuly is a Legal Assistant at WJI’s Patzún office. She identifies as a Maya Kaqchikel woman and is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal and Social Sciences, lawyer, and notary.

Nereida has worked in the accounting area of ​​ non-governmental organizations since 1997. She has been part of WJI since 2019, and leads all the control and accounting processes within the organization.

Vilma is a Primary Education Teacher and is currently pursuing her law degree. Vilma is proud to be able to contribute to the fight for the eradication of gender violence, ensuring that women, girls, and adolescents in our communities can live a life without violence.

Mary Catherine joined WJI in July 2021 as the Impact and Development Officer. She searches for new fundraising opportunities, develops grant proposals, and writes grant reports.

Sindy pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Social Sciences. She has been part of WJI since November 2021. For Sindy, it is important to continue helping and providing legal counsel to women who suffer violence.

Saul is a Certified Public Accountant and Auditor with a Master’s degree in Finance and over 20 years of experience in the accounting and financial field within the private sector. He has led regional teams across Latin America, excelling in leadership and technical expertise. Passionate about building a...

Milvia is trained in pre-primary education with a specialization in the Kaqchikel language, certified by the Kaqchikel Mayan University. For Milvia the work that WJI does daily supports women and girls in achieving better development and growth in their day-to-day lives. This motivates her to continue working to...