International Collaboration. Exceptional Local Leadership. Purpose-Driven Work.
The people making it happen…
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a diverse and well-rounded team of professionals from across Central America and the U.S. driving this project forward. While literally hundreds of people have contributed to the development of this project over the years, we have highlighted below some of the key individuals making this all a reality.
Founding Team
Rob Friedman Visionary
Jessica Artola Operations Manager
Ronald Carvajal Architect
Gilberto Orozco Driver / Security
Estefania Pihen-Gonzalez Curriculum Consultant
Gregory Buie Director
Diego Salinas Finance Manager
Rene Davila Project Supervisor
Alan Bolt Environmental Restoration Advisor
Andres Cuadra Legal Counsel
Isolda Salinas Chief Architect
Auxiliadora Sandio Exemptions Manager
Juana Rodriguez Project Development
Edgard Castillo Environmental Restoration Advisor
Eduardo Gutierrez Legal Counsel
Hilaria Salinas Chief Architect
German Narvaez Finance Support
Sandro Roa Topographer
Sara Becker Agronomy Consultant
Herman Gallegos Interior Designer
Jessica Urtecho Project Manager
Omar Cano Construction Manager
Sirius Saballos Contracts Manager
Andrew Gardiner Trails Consultant
Levis Hernandez Reforestry Consultant
Niki Hrusa Castillo Education Officer
Franklin Lopez Electrical Engineer
Jose Luis Mendoza Architect
Mitch Haddad Agronomy Consultant
Anjie Price Master Teacher Trainer
Estate Staff
Michael Bitton Estate Administrator
Felix Navarro Head Chef
Pedro Torrez Agroforestry & Security Manager
Maria Lorena Arrieta Medical Officer
Neysi Rodriguez Landscaping Manager
Juan Antonio Avendaño Finance Manager
Dr. Daviana Gonzalez Livestock Manager
Carlos Obregon Assistant Coffee Manager
Aurelio Gonzalez Environmental Restoration & Coffee Manager
Marvin Martinez Maintenance Manager
Milagros Cordonero Food Systems Manager
Kelly Menocal Nursery Assistant
School Staff
Annabell Acuña School Administrator - Academics
Ileana Lopez Teacher
Cintya Izamar Cano Teacher
Madai Baltodano School Administrator - Operations
Calixta Zamora Teacher
Elifelet Gonzalez Teacher
Marcela Marin Teacher
Heyling Hernandez Teacher
Dulce Roa Teacher
Jaqueline Chavarria Teacher
Orlinda Flores Teacher
Darling Torres Teacher
Fernanda Polanco Teacher
Jacqueline Escoto Teacher
