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Co-Founders | U.S. Staff | Guatemala Staff | Computer Center Teaching Staff
 
Co-Founders
 
Jeff Berninger
Jeff Berninger
Director of International Programs
  • Former Systems Analyst for Procter and Gamble, Inc.
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BS, Business Adminstration & Information Systems, 1991)
  • Has implemented development projects in Guatemala since 1994
   
Joe Berninger
Joseph Berninger
Executive Director
  • Former marketing representative for IBM Corporation
  • Graduate of the University of Colorado (MA, Religious Studies, 1997)
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BA, History, 1989)
  • Has implemented development projects in Guatemala since 1997
   

U.S. Staff

 
   
Holly End
Holly End
Development Director
  • 13 years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector, including work for United Way
  • Graduate coursework in Nonprofit Management (University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2003-2004)
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BA, Public Relations, 1997, Minor – Peace Studies)
   
Anne Cunningham
Anne Cunningham
Controller
  • Graduate of Ohio State University (MS, Physics, 1995)
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BS/BSBA, Physics, Mathematics, Information Systems, 1991)
   

Karolina Alvarez
Accountant
  • Graduate of Andrés Bello Catholic University. Caracas, Venezuela (Bachelor Degree in Public Accounting, 1990)
  • Received her CPA, Caracas, Venezuela, 1991
  • More than 15 years in corporate finance in Venezuela and USA
   
Ann Dempsey
Ann Dempsey
Development Manager
  • Five years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector, including work for Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati and as a Jesuit Volunteer
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BS, Computer Science, 2002, Minor - Math)
  • Graduate Certificate of Nonprofit Management, Northern Kentucky University (2005-2006)
   
Jessica Stieritz
Jessica Stieritz
Senior Project Coordinator
  • Eight years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector, including work for Peace & Justice Programs at Xavier University and as a Jesuit Volunteer
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BA, English, 2000)
   
Rebecca Guerin
Rebecca Guerin
Director of Strategic Initiatives
  • Former Microenterprise Researcher, Women’s World Banking, New York, NY
  • Former Project Coordinator, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) / Technology Information Promotion Systems (TIPS), Rome, Italy
  • Former Economic Analyst & Bank Examiner, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
  • Graduate of Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (MA, International Affairs)
  • Graduate of Columbia University (BA, Italian)
   
Johanna Berninger
Johanna Villagran de Berninger
Manager, Special Projects
  • 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)
   
Mary McCool
Mary Graham
Marketing Coordinator
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BS, Psychology, 2005, Minor - Theology)
  • Graduate coursework in Theology (Xavier University, 2005-2006)
   
Meredith Deitsch
Meredith Deitsch
Marketing Coordinator
  • Graduate of Wittenberg University (BA, English, 2007), Minors, Political Science and Spanish
   
Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Researcher, Culture of Reading Program
  • Former elementary school teacher and principal
  • Member, Interational Reading Association
  • Member, Rotary Club of Yarmouth, ME
   
Emily Kenney

Emily Kenney

Marketing Intern
  • Graduate of Xavier University (BA, International Affairs, History, 2008)
  • Chair of XU Alternative Breaks (2007-2008), along with participation in five international and domestic service trips with AB
   
Shaye Worthman

Shaye Worthman

Marketing Intern
  • Currently enrolled at Xavier University
  • Will graduate in May 2009 (BS, Psychology, BA, Spanish, Minors- Latin American Studies, Gender & Diversity Studies)
  • Has studied abroad at La Universidad Iberoamericana in Puebla, México.
 
   
 
   

Guatemala Staff

 
   
Horacio Samayoa
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)
   
Accounting Department  
   
Aníbal Colindres
Aníbal Colindres
Financial Coordinator
  • Graduate of Mariano Gálvez University (BA, Business Administration )
  • 11 years experience with Save the Children - Guatemala
   
Jorge Mario Monterroso
Jorge Mario Monterroso
Accounting Assistant
  • Experience in inventory, accounting, and vehicle management for a private company
  • Studying accounting at Mariano Gálvez University, Guatemala City
   
Elda Aguilar
Elda Aguilar
Accounting Assistant
  • Former General & Assistant Accountant for various private companies
  • Studying Accounting at Mariano Gálvez University, Guatemala City
   
Computer Center Division  
   
Howard Lobb
Howard Lobb
Director, Technology Programs & Communications
  • 8 years experience working in industry for Lexmark, B/E Aerospace, & ImageX.com
  • Graduate of Valparaiso University (BS, Mechanical Engineering, 1991)
  • Has experience implementing development projects in Guatemala since 1999
   
Gerson Aguilar
Gerson Aguilar
Coordinator, Computer Center Program
  • Former coordinator for a European Union-sponsored project establishing sustainable computer centers for the visually handicapped throughout Central America & Caribbean
  • Graduate of San Carlos University, Guatemala City (BA, Business Management)
   
Mario Torres
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)
   
Angel Bamaca
Ángel Bámaca
Computer Center Supervisor
  • 10 years experience in technology education
  • Studying for MA in Systems Administration & Human Resources, Galileo University, Guatemala City
  • Coursework in Mathematics & Computer Education, Del Valle University, Guatemala City
   
Luis Guzmán
Computer Center Supervisor
  • 7 years experience in technology education with the American School, Guatemala City
  • Studying for MA in Systems Administration & Telecommunications, Galileo University, Guatemala City
   
Silvio Herrera
Silvio Herrera
Computer Center Supervisor
  • 5 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
   
Mario Mus
Mario Mus
Computer Technician
  • 5 years experience with SEGA, a Microsoft-certified computer sales & service company
  • Studying Information Systems at San Carlos University, Guatemala City
   
Monica Barillas
Monica de Ramirez
Administrative Assistant
  • Has 8 years professional experience as an Administrative Assistant for various private companies
  • Spent a year and a half in Honduras as a Mormon volunteer
  • Studying Business Administration at Mariano Gálvez University, Guatemala City
   
Human Resources  
   
Claudia Ávila
Claudia Ávila
Human Resources Coordinator
  • 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)
   
Gaby Amado
Gaby Amado
Manager of International Relations & Human Resources
  • Five years of experience as a project analyst and therapist
  • Former teacher of autistic students at Monarch School, Guatemala City
  • Studying for MA in Psychoanalysis, CEF of Guatemala
  • Graduate of Francisco Marroquin University, Guatemala City (MA, Clinical Psychology)
   
Emy Pérez
Emy Pérez
Human Resources Assistant
  • Eight years of experience in the not-for-profit sector
  • Former Logistics Assistant for Catholic Relief Services
  • Former Human Resources Assistant for CARE
  • Graduate of Mariano Galvez University, Guatemala City (BA, Business Administration)
   
Textbook Program Division  
   
Mario Yac
Mario Yac
Associate Manager, Textbook Division / New Projects Manager
  • Former Administrative Principal of Cristiano Nueva Sibilia School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Spent 2 years coordinating educational projects for the Guatemalan Ministry of Education
  • Studying Information Systems at Mariano Gálvez University
  • Graduate of Rafael Landívar University (MA, Philosophy)

   
Hugo Velasquez
Hugo Velásquez
Administrative Coordinator
  • Former primary school teacher and university professor
  • Has counseling experience, as well as many years experience with non-governmental organizations
  • Graduate of San Carlos University (MA, Clinical Psychology)
   
Rolando Yool
Rolando Yool
Field Representative
  • 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)
   
Jose Maria Raymundo
José María Raymundo
Field Representative & Scholarship Program Coordinator
  • 12 years experience with non-governmental organizations, including SHARE and CARE Guatemala
  • Former primary school teacher
  • Graduate of San Carlos University (MA, Agronomy)
   
Miltón Ramos

Miltón Eduardo Ramos Méndez

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

Edwin López Orizaba

Field Representative
  • Former primary school teacher
  • Five years of experience in the not-for-profit sector
  • Graduate of Panamericana University, Guatemala (BA, Pedagogy)
  • Graduate of San Carlos University, Guatemala (MA, Education)
   
Victor Coyote
Víctor Coyote
Field Representative
  • Experience as a university teacher & as a training coordinator for various human rights organizations
  • Studying education at San Carlos University, Guatemala City
   
Culture of Reading Program Division  
   
Diana Benitez
Diana Benitez
Teacher Trainer, Culture of Reading Program
  • 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector & in development both in Guatemala and Colombia
  • Former PT Country Coordinator, Pestalozzi Children's Foundation
  • Former Organizational Development Manager, Red Cross
  • Graduate of Santo Tomás de Aquino University, Bogotá, Colombia (MA, Philosophy)
  • Specialization in Social Development, Superior School of Public Administration
   
Support Staff  
   
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Maintenance, Messenger
  • manages general maintenance and messenger duties for the Guatemala office complex
   
Vilma Monterroso
Vilma Monterroso de Girón
Hospitality
  • manages the cooking, cleaning and general hospitality necessary for running the CoEd Guatemala office
   
Fredy Tzib
Fredy Tzib
Operations Assistant
  • Has teaching degree in bilingual intercultural education
  • Studying environmental engineering at Rural University, Guatemala City
   
 
   
Computer Center Teachers
       
Luis Arango
Henry Barrientos
Daniel Canahui
Flor de María Castañeda
Luis Arango
Huehuetenango
Henry Barrientos
Telemán & Panzós
Daniel Canahui
Salamá

Flor de María Castañeda
Salamá

       
Evelyn Cojti
Edgar Costop
Ivan Cruz
Dámaris De La Cerda
Evelyn Cojti
San Martín Jilotepeque

Edgar Costop
Tecpán

Ivan Cruz
Chiquimula

Dámaris De La Cerda
El Tejar

       
Melba Gil
Heber Gonzalez
Angel Mario Guerrero
Claudia Lopez
Melba Gil
Chiquimula

Heber Gonzalez
El Estor
Angel Mario Guerrero
Chipiacul & Patzún

Claudia Lopez
San Martín Jilotepeque

       
María de los Angeles Monroy
Hugo Morales
Danilo Noriega
Khrista Ortiz

María de los Angeles Monroy
Huehuetenango

Hugo Morales
Tucurú
Danilo Noriega
Hacienda María

Khrista Ortiz
San Pedro Ayampuc

       
German Quiej
Claudia Ramíre
Ada Ramirez
Cristina Recinos
German Quiej
Momostenango

Claudia Ramíre
Santiago, Sacatepequez

Ada Ramirez
Justo Rufino Barrios

Cristina Recinos
Sibilia

 
Blanca Sánchez
Carlos Tax
César Vargas
Laura Villatoro

Blanca Sánchez
Chiquilajá

Carlos Tax
Yepocapa
César Vargas
Guastatoya

Laura Villatoro
Justo Rufino Barrios

       
       
       
       
 



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