Guatemala Staff

Horacio Samayoa
Director, Guatemala 

• Former rural development coordinator for C.A.R.E. in Alta Verapaz
• Graduate of San Carlos University (BA, Agronomic Engineering in Renewable Natural Resources)

As Director of the Guatemala office, Horacio manages and oversees the Guatemala office and supports the creation of new rules and strategies.  He is also involved in program design, implementation, and assessment as well as strategic planning, creating business plans, and gathering measurable results.

Maritza Rodriguez de Gonzalez
Administrative Assistant 

• Experience as an assistant for various private companies
• Studying Business Administration & Information Systems in FISICC-IDEA, Galileo University, Guatemala City

As Administrative Assistant, Maritza provides support with phone calls.  She also coordinates messaging and provides administrative support to the Textbook Program.

Textbook Program Division

Mario Yac
Textbook Division Coordinator

• Former Administrative Principal of Cristiano Nueva Sibilia School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
• Two years experience coordinating educational projects for the Guatemalan Ministry of Education
• Studying Information Systems at Mariano Gálvez University
• Graduate of Rafael Landívar University (MA, Philosophy)

As Textbook Division Coordinator, Mario supervises the Textbook Program, coordinates special projects, provides tour support, and coordinates teacher training.

Rolando Yool 
Field Representative & Scholarship Program Coordinator

• Former Principal of the Escuela Particular Parroquial para Adultos, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
• Former Director & Administrative Coordinator of Radio Sistema Tezulutlán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
• Graduate of Rafael Landívar University (MA, Theology; MA, Philosophy)

As a Field Representative and Scholarship Program Coordinator, Rolando is responsible for monitoring Textbook Program activities, including providing support to teachers and administrators in the program, making sure revolving fund payments are collected, and conducting program evaluations. He also manages the Scholarship Program and monitors Scholarship Program activities.

José María Raymundo 
Field Representative 

• 12 years experience with non-governmental organizations, including SHARE and CARE Guatemala
• Former primary school teacher
• Graduate of San Carlos University (MA, Agronomy)

As a Field Representative, José María is responsible for monitoring Textbook Program activities, including providing support to teachers and administrators in the program, making sure revolving fund payments are collected, and conducting program evaluations. 

Francisco Santos
Field Representative

• Twelve years teaching experience
• Graduate of Mariano Galvez University, Guatemala City (BA, Education)
• Graduate of San Carlos University, Guatemala (BA, Pedagogy)

As a Field Representative, Francisco is responsible for monitoring Textbook Program activities, including providing support to teachers and administrators in the program, making sure revolving fund payments are collected, and conducting program evaluations.

Samuel Santos
Field Representative

• Twelve years of experience working in private and public schools at the secondary level, specializing in industrial subjects
• Coursework in Mechanical Engineering at San Carlos University, Guatemala
• Graduate of Mariano Galvez University, Guatemala City (MA, Education and Educational Administration; BA, Pedagogy)

As a Field Representative, Samuel is responsible for monitoring Textbook Program activities, including providing support to teachers and administrators in the program, making sure revolving fund payments are collected, and conducting program evaluations.

Carlos Luis Sánchez Mercado
Field Representative

• Four years of experience as a Program Director and teacher
• Graduate of Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala City (BA, Philosophy and Pedagogy) and Social Communication Technician
• Three years of study in Social Communication at Don Bosco University, Salvador

As a Field Representative, Carlos is responsible for monitoring Textbook Program activities, including providing support to teachers and administrators in the program, making sure revolving fund payments are collected, and conducting program evaluations.

Fredy Tzib 
Operations Assistant

• Has teaching degree in bilingual intercultural education
• Studying environmental engineering at Rural University, Guatemala City

As Operations Assistant, Fredy is responsible for warehouse reporting and textbook inventory control.

Computer Center Division

Howard Lobb
Director of Technology Programs & Communications 

• 8 years experience working in the technology industry for Lexmark, B/E Aerospace, & ImageX.com
• Graduate of Valparaiso University (BS, Mechanical Engineering, 1991)
• Experience implementing development projects in Guatemala since 1999

As Director of Technology Programs & Communications, Howard is responsible for overall management of the Computer Centers Program. He handles program design, implementation, and assessment, as well as external communications and relations.

Harold Alexander Joseph Cóbar Ramírez
Operations Coordinator of Existing Educational Technology Centers 

• 13 years of experience as Coordinator and Director in Magazine Futuro, Galileo University
• Graduate of Galileo University, Guatemala (Bachelor's in Informatics and Business Administration)
• Studying for a Master's in Quality and Reliability Management, Galileo University, Guatemala

As the Operations Coordinator for the existing Computer Centers, Harold manages the program supervisors and technicians and maintains relationships with school staff and local government officials.

Mario Torres 
Associate Manager 

• Former Information Technology and Educational Materials Coordinator for USAID’s Project Enlace Quiché
• 10 years technology experience, including computer systems and management of IT departments
• Graduate of Harding University in Searcy, AR (BA, Business Administration: Computer Information Systems, 2000)

As Associate Manager, Mario is responsible for technical support. He also serves as advisor to the Computer Centers Program.

Miguel Quinteros
Financial Specialist 

• More than 6 years of experience in finance
• Graduate of Mariano Galvez University, Guatemala City (BA, Business Administration)

As Financial Specialist, Miguel is responsible for budget creation and monitoring, compliance and reporting, and management of the Computer Centers’ revolving fund.

Silvio Herrera 
Computer Center Senior Supervisor 

• Five years professional experience in primary education
• Former instructor at the CoEd Computer Center in Guastatoya, Guatemala
• Studying Chemistry & Biology Education at Galileo University, Guatemala City

As a Computer Center Senior Supervisor, Silvio is responsible for center operations involving administrative, pedagogical, and technical management. He also prepares computers for installation in new centers.

Mario Mus 
Computer Center Supervisor & Computer Technician

• 5 years experience with SEGA, a Microsoft-certified computer sales & service company
• Studying Information Systems at San Carlos University, Guatemala City

As Computer Center Supervisor & Computer Technician, Mario oversees center operations, involving administrative, pedagogical, and technical management, and prepares computers for installation. He is also responsible for technical support for the Computer Centers, computer equipment inventory control, and maintenance on computers in the Guatemala office.

Monica de Ramirez 
Administrative Assistant 

• 8 years professional experience as an Administrative Assistant for various private companies
• Volunteered in Honduras for a year and a half
• Studying Business Administration at Mariano Gálvez University, Guatemala City

As Administrative Assistant, Monica supports and assists the Computer Centers Program and provides training and meeting support.

Culture of Reading Program Division

Carolyn Johnson
Director, Culture of Reading Program

• 25 years experience as a school administrator and teacher
• Consultant for teacher training and program development, Maine Dept. of Education, USM
• Graduate of the University of Southern Maine (MS, School Administration)
• Graduate of Grove City College, Grove City, PA (BA, Elementary Education)

As CORP Program Director, Carolyn provides project research and development and conducts teacher training and program evaluation studies.

Juan Augusto Bal
CORP Program Coordinator & Educational Trainer

• 23 years of experience in education
• Former Administrative Director at various public schools
• Former Administrative Coordinator, Guatemalan Ministry of Education (Chimaltenango)
• Coursework in Pedagogy, History and Mathematics at San Carlos University, Guatemala
• Graduate of El Seminario Teológico Centroamericano, Guatemala City (MA, Theology; BA, Religious Studies)

As CORP Program Coordinator and Educational Trainer, Juan Augusto is responsible for CORP Program logistics and administration, including coordinating training sessions, in-class observations, and evaluations.

Yanira Susana Batres Villagrán 
Pedagogic Specialist 

• Graduate of San Carlos University (MA, Pedagogy and Administration)
• Galileo University, currently studying towards a Master’s in Psychology
• More than 5 years of experience in the field of education as an English Preschool teacher and Education Pedagogy Advisor

As Pedagogic Specialist for the Culture of Reading Program, Yanira is responsible for program methodology and leading teacher training.

Miltón Eduardo Ramos Méndez
Educational Trainer

• Six years experience as a primary school teacher
• Studying Human Rights at San Carlos University, Guatemala City
• Graduate of Mesoamericana University, Guatemala City (BA, Philosophy)

As Educational Trainer for the Culture of Reading Program, Milton trains teachers, conducts classroom observations, and helps with evaluation studies.

Regina Lissette Sánchez Samayoa
Educational Trainer

• Seven years of experience as a teacher
• Graduate of San Carlos University (BA, Psychology)
• Graduate of Instituto Experimental de la Asunción (teaching)

As an Educational Trainer, Regina trains teachers, conducts classroom observations, and helps with evaluation studies.

Glenda Lizet Suc Sis
CORP Program Assistant

• Graduated as a Bilingual Secretary
• Experience as a secretary for private companies

As Program Assistant, Glenda provides administrative support to the Culture of Reading Program.

Organizational Development

Johanna Villagran de Berninger
Organizational Development Director

• Former manager of Human Resources, CoEd Guatemala
• Former primary teacher and counselor at the Montessori School in Guatemala
• Coursework in Clinical Psychology, Marroquín University
• Coursework in Career Orientation and Family Therapy, Florida University through Del Valle University
• Graduate of Del Valle University of Guatemala (MA, Psychology)

As Organizational Development Director, Johanna oversees organizational development, manages specific personnel recruitment processes, manages special projects, coordinates the Enrichment Program, and serves as an advisor to the Culture of Reading Program. She also oversees special research studies, provides logistics to the Culture of Reading Program, and serves as an advisor to Human Resources.

Claudia Ávila
Human Resources Associate

• Experience creating Human Resources departments since 2000
• Former event coordinator for INGUAT, the Guatemalan tourism agency
• Graduate of Rafael Landívar University, Guatemala City (MA, Psychology in Human Resources, 2000)

As Human Resources Associate, Claudia is responsible for Human Resources management and for ensuring the application of general policies and procedures.  She also supports special projects.

Emy Pérez 
Personnel Administrator

• Eight years of experience in the nonprofit sector
• Former Logistics Assistant for Catholic Relief Services
• Former Human Resources Assistant for CARE
• Graduate of Mariano Galvez University, Guatemala City (BA, Business Administration)
• Master's in Human Resources

As Human Resources Assistant, Emy is responsible for personnel administration along with event and tour support.

Gaby Amado 
Special Projects Specialist

• Five years experience as a project analyst
• Five years experience as a therapist
• Former teacher of autistic students at Monarch School, Guatemala City
• Studying Psychoanalysis at the MA level, CEF of Guatemala
• Graduate of Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala City (MA, Clinical Psychology)

As Special Projects Specialist, Gaby is responsible for special projects and tours planning. She also manages special scholarships.

Accounting Department

Aníbal Colindres 
Financial Coordinator 

• 11 years experience with Save the Children— Guatemala
• Graduate of Mariano Gálvez University (BA, Business Administration )

As Financial Coordinator, Aníbal is responsible for payroll, expense and income accounting, and financial reports.

Elda Aguilar 
Accountant

• Former General & Assistant Accountant for various private companies
• Graduate of Mariano Gálvez University, Guatemala City (BA, Accounting)

As an Accountant, Elda is responsible for requisitions, purchase orders, and payments.

Support Staff

Felipe Samuel Molina Garcia
Maintenance, Messenger

• More than 12 years experience as a pilot messenger

Felipe manages general maintenance and messenger duties for the Guatemala office complex.

 

Vilma Monterroso de Girón
Hospitality

Vilma manages the cooking, cleaning, and general hospitality necessary for running the CoEd Guatemala office.

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