More than 80 local and national professionals and collaborators work daily in communities.
Our team includes agronomists, educators, nutritionists, community technicians, local leaders, and conservation specialists, all united by the mission of improving family livelihoods and protecting biodiversity.
Board of Directors
Eduardo Secaira
Executive Director
Claudia Nunfio
President, Board of Directors
Team
Resilient Landscapes and Biodiversity
Samuel Secaira
Manager, Resilient Landscapes and Biodiversity Program
José Ruiz
Project Coordinator, Environmental Program
Erik Chavajay
Project Coordinator, Environmental Program
Andrea Paiz
Project Coordinator, Environmental Program
Henrry Ruiz
Coordinator, Center for Rural Development Education and Climate Change Adaptation (CEDRACC)
Biodiversity Promoters
Team
Territorial Analysis Department
Iván Girón
Manager, Territorial Analysis and Monitoring Department
Maria Moncada
Territorial Analysis and Monitoring Department
Matheo Queche
Territorial Analysis and Monitoring Department
Administration
Team
Administration
Helen Mirella Rosales
Administrative and Finance Director
Virginia Ordoñez
Human Resources Department
Adolfo Barreno
Administrative Staff
Pedro Mejia
Administrative Staff
Moisés Coz
Administrative Staff
Our Partners
We make our work possible thanks to collaboration with organized communities, local governments, national institutions, international organizations, universities, and donors who believe in a sustainable future for Guatemala.
Social Program
Comprehensive Early Childhood Development
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Team
Comprehensive Early Childhood Development Program
Bryan Reyna
Manager, Comprehensive Early Childhood Development Program
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As an architect, I have evolved from designing functional spaces to a deep commitment to the well-being of vulnerable communities. Over 25 years at Vivamos Mejor, I have specialized in social issues, understanding that my work not only transforms physical environments but also strengthens community cohesion and development, with a strong focus on early childhood. From social program management, I have promoted projects that create dignified, sustainable, and inclusive environments, improving the quality of life of children and their families.
Estefani González
Project Coordinator, Social Program
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I believe that change begins at the local level, and my daily work at AVMG honors my parents’ legacy of struggle for the common good. My background in agroecology has allowed me to understand the deep connection between Mother Earth and humanity, valuing both ancestral and scientific knowledge. Seeing communities apply what they learn and restore local agrobiodiversity deeply motivates me. Although the road is long, at AVMG I never walk alone.
Marla Muj
Project Coordinator, Social Program
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I am a Maya woman with a deep love for nature and humanity. From an inherited worldview, I promote the exchange of knowledge in favor of food and nutrition security. My training in leadership, management, governance, and education allows me to develop culturally and linguistically relevant learning processes. I aspire for children in Guatemala to have access to health, nutrition, and education. Since 2012, AVMG has inspired me to work with commitment and a sustainable development focus in vulnerable communities.
Leonardo Marroquin
Project Coordinator, Social Program
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At Vivamos Mejor, I have deepened my work in early childhood care and education, understanding its impact on the socioeconomic and cultural development of communities. With a background in education and pedagogy, I promote changes that improve care for children. I am committed to their holistic development, the promotion of their rights, and the creation of strategies that protect them from all forms of violence.
Ninette López
Project Coordinator, Social Program
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I am a nurse with more than 20 years of experience in the health sector and a strong commitment to maternal and child care. I believe in collaborative work to strengthen knowledge and practices that save lives. Through the Utz’ Na’n “Healthy Mothers” Project, I promote group prenatal counseling in Totonicapán and Sololá, encouraging early enrollment and consistent prenatal care to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.