Focus Central America

Director of Partnerships since February 2022 with more than 10 years of experience in strategic alliances, international cooperation, and high-impact project development across public, private, and civil society sectors.

Program officer for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama with a background in social work, public policy, and public administration, as well as experience in agriculture and coffee farming.

Board member with a career in human services focused on high-risk populations and people with disabilities. She joined Focus for Health in 2019 and helped Barry form Focus Central America in 2021.

Director of Operations since December 2023 with a background in international business, management, marketing, and community outreach. He previously helped Latin American organizations track grants and secure international funding.

Board member and Chartered Financial Analyst with a career in investment research and portfolio management. She has held numerous nonprofit leadership roles and supports the foundation's educational and economic mobility mission.

Executive Director since September 2022 with over 20 years of nonprofit experience in women's rights, youth development, and resource mobilization. She previously led Princeton in Africa and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama.

Program officer for Costa Rica and Belize, a social worker experienced in program management, community development, and educational facilitation, with a focus on building financial sustainability and partnerships for community-based organizations.

President of the board and a managing director at the Segal Family Foundation since 2010. He previously held operations and acquisitions leadership roles at Bradco Supply and is also a real estate investor.

Board member, computer scientist, and philanthropic leader with a doctorate in computer science and prior AI/ML research experience at IBM. He serves on the boards of several Segal foundations and Women in Technology Uganda.

Vice President of the board with a background in commercial real estate and prior work at the family business Bradco. She has been active with the Segal Family Foundation and Focus for Health Foundation.

Program officer for Guatemala with degrees in business administration and human resources, and experience in governmental and non-governmental organizations including work with families in the Ixil region.

Communications Director and public relations specialist with a marketing-focused communication degree. She has worked in communications and marketing for multinational companies, agencies, and NGOs, specializing in social media management.