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Common Hope has ambitious goals, which takes a multitalented group of people. The remarkable Common Hope Familias de Esperanza team is a vibrant fusion of over one hundred skilled professionals hailing from different facets of our mission country of Guatemala, complemented by a dedicated contingent of a dozen individuals nestled in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bound by a shared vision and unwavering commitment, we embody a harmonious synergy that transcends geographical boundaries. With each member contributing their unique expertise and passion, we collectively strive towards a singular purpose: to empower, uplift, and transform the lives of those we serve, both locally and abroad. Together, we stand as a testament to the power of collaboration and the boundless potential of collective action.
Nuestro Equipo de Liderazgo
Jocelyn Skolnik
El Director Ejecutivo
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Jocelyn Skolnik, ubicado en Guatemala, actualmente es Directora Ejecutiva de Common Hope | Familias de Esperanza y aporta experiencia de puestos anteriores en Funsepa y El Sol, el centro de recursos vecinales de Júpiter. Jocelyn cuenta con una formación ejecutiva en perspectivas estratégicas en gestión de organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la Escuela de Negocios de Harvard. Con un sólido conjunto de habilidades que incluye liderazgo de organizaciones sin fines de lucro, recaudación de fondos, extensión comunitaria, gestión de voluntarios, redacción de subvenciones y más, Jocelyn aporta conocimientos valiosos a nuestra organización.
Pablo Cermeño
El Director de TI – Guatemala
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Pablo arrived at Common Hope as IT Director in February 2006 and in 2016 he was made Administrative Director in charge of IT, Human Resources, and Accounting. He is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of each department. Prior to Common Hope, Pablo spent eleven years working in systems with a large non-profit in Guatemala.
Of his work Pablo states that of course he loves working with the technology, but above that he enjoys the opportunity he has at Common Hope to feel connected with the families we serve. From his office at the Family Development Center, he is able to see the work going on all around him as the families arrive daily for social work meetings, medical appointments, support groups or educational classes.
Luis David Cifuentes Lopez
Director de Finanzas – Guatemala
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Estamos encantados de anunciar la última incorporación a nuestro equipo de liderazgo en nuestras oficinas en Guatemala: Luis, nuestro nuevo Director de Finanzas. Su amplia experiencia en gestión financiera y planificación estratégica aporta una gran cantidad de conocimientos a nuestra oficina, y no podríamos estar más entusiasmados por las nuevas perspectivas e ideas innovadoras que traerá a la mesa. Estén atentos para obtener información más detallada sobre la impresionante experiencia de Luis y las invaluables contribuciones que anticipamos que hará a nuestro equipo.
Adam Meyer
El Director de Comunicaciones – Los Estados Unidos
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As the Director of Communications for Common Hope, Adam is passionate about leveraging communication strategies to amplify Common Hope’s impact. Operating from the United States office, he is committed to bridging the gap between our organization and the global community. Through compelling storytelling, multimedia campaigns, and strategic outreach, his goal is to raise awareness, foster partnerships, and mobilize support for our programs aimed at nurturing the future leaders of Guatemala.
Drawing upon a diverse background in communications and a personal commitment to communities in central Guatemala, Adam strives to articulate the narratives of resilience, hope, and progress that define our students’ journeys. Collaborating closely with our team in both offices, he ensures that our messages resonate authentically while advocating for sustainable change and educational opportunities for every student and family we serve.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys traveling, hiking, collecting records and making music.
Doug Rosenberg
El Director de Finanzas y Administración– Los Estados Unidos
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Doug llegó a Common Hope en abril de 2020 para continuar su carrera en finanzas, administración y operaciones de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Originario de Twin Cities, Doug ha pasado toda su carrera trabajando en las oficinas comerciales del Teatro Guthrie, la Orquesta de Cámara de Saint Paul, el Centro MacPhail para las Artes, Macalester College y la Universidad de Augsburg. En Common Hope, Doug supervisa y trabaja en colaboración con colegas en materia de presupuestos, contabilidad, finanzas, recursos humanos, TI y administración de oficinas.
Doug tiene una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas en Contabilidad de la Universidad de Wisconsin – Eau Claire y una maestría en Administración de Empresas en Finanzas de la Universidad de Saint Thomas (Minnesota). Es un miembro activo del Twin Cities Grupo Financiero sin fines de lucro y un miembro activo de su iglesia. A Doug le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y hacer actividades al aire libre (senderismo, ciclismo, esquí de fondo) y asistir a eventos deportivos y conciertos.
Josué Ernesto Sicán Machan
El Director de Operaciones – Guatemala
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In his role, Josué is responsible for infrastructure assessment, management, and supervises our Housing Department. He oversees several key aspects of our Guatemalan sites, including construction, kitchen operations, maintenance, transport, cleaning, and security. His involvement extends to both the Antigua and New Hope sites, highlighting his commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning and improvement of these locations.
Furthermore, Josué’s personal connection to the project adds an extra layer of significance to his work. Being from one of the villages served by Common Hope, he understands the importance of supporting his own community and contributing to the betterment of Guatemala. This deep-rooted connection fuels his dedication and motivation to make a positive impact.
Josué’s passion for learning, his practical skills, and his genuine dedication to his community make him an essential and inspirational member of the Common Hope Familias de Esperanza team. His ability to manage a wide array of responsibilities speaks to his commitment, time management skills, and ability to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families.
Renato Westby
Director of New Program Development – Guatemala
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As program development director, Renato focuses on gathering, prioritizing and setting up special projects to be developed for future or existing programming, such as the Common Hope educational quality initiatives, the launch of future outposts and general program monitoring and evaluation work.
Renato was born in Guatemala and orphaned at age five. He was then adopted by a couple in the United States. After graduating from St. John’s University with a degree in political science, he decided to devote the next stage of his life to Guatemala and its people. In 1996, he returned to Guatemala as a full-time volunteer with Common Hope and worked with home construction, stoves, eyeglasses, and computers.
From 1998 to 2008, Renato served as the director of New Hope, overseeing the construction of the village and primary school, as well as overseeing the development of primary and secondary education and community development. In January 2009, Renato accepted his current position of program development director. Renato lives in Guatemala with his family.
La Junta Ejecutiva de Common Hope
2024 Junta Ejecutiva
Mark Ruff, Presidente de la Junta Directiva de EE. UU.
Joe Hammell, Secretario de la Junta Directiva de EE. UU.
Cheri Broadhead
Carlos R. Cruz
Diane Kozlak, Vicepresidenta de la Junta Directiva de EE. UU.
Chris Osgood
Danell Gibbins
Davor Grgić
Katie Sullivan
Bill Wagner
Marlene Lopez Ibarra
Cindy Sattler, Tesorera de la Junta de EE. UU.
Vince Walker
Obispo Kendall
Milton del Cid
Saltar McCowan
Becky Stumpf
Tamalyn Gutierrez
Bill Huebsch
Nadia Weber
La Junta Honoraria
Arizona
Ron Kelly
California
Lia Huber
Gerry Morrison
Florida
Larry Meyer
Peggy Meyer
Illinois
María Pasquinelli
Minnesota
Stan Amidon
Annette Atkins
Ann Bloomquist
Eric Bloomquist
Kim Culp
Robert Fafinski, Jr.
Ed Flaherty
Bárbara Kopp
Jim McDonald
Mike Menzel
Dick Palen
Greg Palen
Glen Taylor
Juan Watson
Nueva York
Greg Scherer
Internacional
Joe Shank
Leslie Shank
NUESTROS FUNDADORES
La familia Huebsch
CONTACTOS PRINCIPALES
Jocelyn Skolnik
Director ejecutivo
Rebecca Sanborn
Director de país
Doug Rosenberg
Director de Finanzas
y Administración