FINANCIALS
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We are grateful to all of our donors! We are a transparent organization and will provide more detailed financial information upon request. We are an efficient nonprofit; 82 cents of every dollar you give goes directly to our program work in Nicaragua.
FINANCIALS
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We are grateful to all of our donors! We are a transparent organization and will provide more detailed financial information upon request. We are an efficient nonprofit; 82 cents of every dollar you give goes directly to our program work in Nicaragua.
Meet our Team
Agner Dávila
Coordinator & WASH Promoter Waslala
Technician in Business Administration, project formulation, and management. He has been working with EP since 2019, loves listening to music, watching TV series, reading, and spending time with family.
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Ángel Rivas Duarte
Coordinator & WASH Promoter
Camoapa
Began working with EP in 2003, is passionate about psychology and basketball. Dreams of visiting Brazil. Enjoys healthy food and exercise.
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Carlos Carazo
Watershed Promoter El Sauce
Environmental engineer. He has been working at EP since 2021. He loves soccer, going to the gym, and is a devoted fan of AC Milan from Italy.
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Claire McDonnell
Admin/Bookkeeper
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Ana Laura Rayo
Administrative Assistant
Graduated in Finance and has been working with EP since 2024. She is passionate about cooking and enjoys preparing a good chicken in jalapeño sauce.
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Ariel Aburto
Assistant Water Systems Engineer
Civil engineer. Passionate about his profession, enjoys playing chess, and does woodworking as a hobby. Ariel is friendly and a good conversationalist.
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César López Pérez
WASH Promoter Waslala
Agroforestry engineer. He greatly enjoys reading, especially when accompanied by a good cup of coffee. Passionate about his work and enjoys helping others.
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Clara Sandino
Director of Field Operations
Degree in Nutrition, with a specialization in Local Development. She has been with EP since 2017, enjoys assembling puzzles, loves good food, and is a movie enthusiast.
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Darwin Tórrez
Driver
He has been with EP since 2019, previously worked as a surveyor in social programs. He loves going to the field, discovering new places, and taking photos.
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Eddy Figueroa
Stove Supervisor
Agronomy engineer, father, and husband. He plays soccer in his free time, greatly enjoys his work helping the most vulnerable.
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Denis Cruz
WASH Promoter Waslala
Agronomy technician, fan of baseball and fishing. His dream is to be a pilot and soar through the skies.
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Elvin Reyes Téllez
Watershed Promoter
Camoapa & San Lorenzo
Forestry engineer, specializing in ecosystem restoration. He loves baseball and livestock farming.
Enrique Centeno
Marketing & Design Associate
Started his career at El Porvenir in 2022. He loves classic movies, science fiction books, and enjoys welcoming and supporting our volunteers.
Fabiola Espinoza
WASH Promoter Camoapa
Agronomy engineer, she enjoys challenges and seeing the happy faces of the children she works with at El Porvenir.
Jenna Saldaña
Director of US Operations
Began working with El Porvenir in 2003 while living in Nicaragua. She believes access to water is crucial and loves hiking, reading, and exploring new places.
Jessly Obando
Communications & Development Associate
Has over 15 years of experience in communication for development, humanitarian causes, and storytelling. Loves animals and enjoys taking photos.
Lester González
WASH Promoter Terrabona
Graduated in Education Sciences. His parents taught him to cultivate the land from a young age. He loves nature and gardening.
Luis Úbeda
Assistant Water Systems Engineer
Civil engineer. Self-taught, a music lover, avid reader, and a lover of philosophy, the cosmos, and nature.
Gema Jarquín
Accountant
Public accountant. She likes music and dancing. She loves her Zumba classes as much as she loves her daughter.
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Jakson López
WASH Promoter Comalapa
Agronomy engineer. He loves spending time with his children and swimming in the river. He is a fan of baseball and wants to learn to speak English.
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Jessica Gahm-Diaz
Volunteer Coordinator (Contractor)
First became involved in Central America as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the 80’s. Taught in public schools for 30 years. Loves to hike with her dog and work in the garden.
José Antonio Castillo Fletes
Security
Started with EP in 2018. He greatly enjoys organization, cleanliness, and running. He is studying English and wants to master it.
Luis Alfredo Carbajal
WASH Coordinator
Graduated in Public Health and Social Work. Is a natural leader. He enjoys going for runs, exercising, reading, and driving 4x4 vehicles.
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Mario Garnier
Regional Watersheds
Coordinator
Engineer in renewable natural resources and father of three children. He loves nature and enjoys sharing his environmental knowledge.
Marlon Alvizua
Water Systems Engineer
Civil engineer. He has been with EP since 2010. He enjoys baseball, pinol with chan, and rural wisdom.
Rob Bell
Executive Director
Bilingual and bicultural. BMath from the University of Waterloo and post-graduate degree in Latin American Management at Capilano University. Lives in Managua with his wife Fabiola and 3 cats.
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Seyrin López
Communication Associate
Balancing art, content creation, and a background in business, Sey loves pastel colors, nature, and enjoys working on projects that make a positive impact.
Ruffo Lumbi
Watershed Promoter Waslala
Engineer in Sustainable Rural Development. He enjoys traveling by motorcycle, exploring small towns, and interacting with people.
Sonia Reyes Espinoza
Coordinator & WASH Promoter El Sauce
Agricultural engineer. She was a school beauty queen. She has a phobia of scorpions and wants to visit the beaches in Brazil.
Susan Burkholder
Grant Writer
She enjoys connecting funders with impactful work. Also loves getting outdoors in sunny Colorado, reading, travel, and being with family.
Wendy Lorena Figueroa
M&E Responsable
Systems engineer, Master's in Food Security and Nutrition with a focus on Information Systems. She enjoys reading, watching documentaries, and spending time alone.
Wilbert Acevedo Mendoza
Driver/Logistics
Business administrator, husband, and father. He loves studying and improving himself every day, and has been with EP since 2006.
Yesenia Matamoros
Director of HR & Finance
Master's in Social Management and Coaching. She loves tortilla with cuajada, swimming, and dancing. She has been with EP since 2012.
Yariela Vanegas Vílchez
WASH Promoter El Sauce
Graduated in Clinical Bioanalysis, Master's in Food Security & Nutrition. Is working on her doctorate in Education and Social Intervention. She loves studying.
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Zenelia Gutiérrez
Reception and Logistics
Marketing and advertising student, she has been with EP since 2013. A woman of faith and a fan of good music.
Marlon Andrades Cardoza
Coordinator & WASH Promoter Terrabona
Forestry technician. He has been with EP since 1998. He has worked in watersheds, education, and now water and sanitation. He plays baseball every Sunday and attends church.
