
Our Team


Carmela Paz Bal
Coordinator
Carmela is responsible for the internship program and also oversees the staff. She was the first young woman helped by the Kateri Tekakwitha Fund.
Previously she has worked as a teacher, as well as for a variety of governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations.
Candelaria Sut
Office Manager
Candelaria began working as an intern with the Kateria Tekakwitha Fund in 2009 and became a permanent employee the following year.
She previously oversaw the Women's Development Program and now serves as Office Manager.


Rosa García Quiná
Bookkeeper
Rosa has been working as bookkeeper for the Kateri Tekakwitha Fund since 2009. She is currently furthering her studies in accounting at Mariano Gálvez University.
Karyn Choy
Scholarship Program Mentor
Karyn is a nurse who serves as mentor to the students in the Healthcare Scholarship program. Using her experience in the field, she provides advice and encouragement around education, career, and other topics.


Ana Lucía González
Director of Workshops and Follow-up
Ana Lucía joined the Kateri Tekakwitha team in 2025. She works with interns to develop job-related skills and also builds connections with alumni.
Directiva (Asociación)

Raquel Dionicio Ajsoc
President

Nohelia Cun Apen
Vice President

Sandra Lopez Cojti
Secretary

Vilma Morales Bocel
Treasurer

Dina Cumes Tos
Board Member

Ingrid Patricia Suy
Board Member

Melany Reyes
Board Member
Board of Directors (U.S.)

Melissa Vlach
Chair

Yessica Pastor
Secretary

Ellen Bona
Treasurer

Anne De Jarnatt
Board Member

Raquel Dionicio Ajsoc
Board Member

Kay Sweeney
Board Member
