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Mike Wiesner -
International Director of Development
Following a year living and working as a volunteer with Adelante in Honduras, Mike decided to make a change from the corporate world. He and his wife, Michelle, left Honduras to return to Colorado and begin operations in the U.S. as Director of Development. Mike's passion for the women who Adelante helps and his experience in sales and marketing bring a dynamic energy to this new states-side structure. |
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Lindsey Daly -
Development Coordinator - US Operations
In 2005, Lindsey had the unique experience of visiting rural communities supported by Fundación Adelante in Honduras. This year, she became fully immersed in Adelante's mission as the administrative specialist, coordinating contributions, reporting, and bookkeeping needs. She lives in Denver with her husband, Trevor. |
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Shannon Clohosey –
Development Volunteer
In the summer of 2007, when she began working as a co-operant for a local environmental NGO, Shannon moved to La Ceiba. Eager to stay in Honduras, she jumped at the opportunity to work with Fundacion Adelante, and continue to see, learn, and practice many of the themes and issues that were the focus of her undergraduate degree in International Development from the University of Guelph, and her Masters Degree in Environmental Studies from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Shannon is from the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, Canada. |
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Manfredo Reyes – Director of Administration
Born and raised in La Ceiba, Honduras, Manfredo has a graduate degree in Agricultural Economy and Finances and has worked for three different corporations and as university professor. Of his work with Adelante he says, ‘I feel happy to work for the Adelante Foundation. This is an organization with the vision of God, to help the poorest women in Honduras. With this quest, we will help generations of people from my country.” |
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Sandra Moncada - Director of Education
As the Director of Education, Sandra's main objective is to empower women through education. Sandra was born in La Ceiba, Honduras, and has been with the Adelante Foundation for three years. She is licensed in Business Administrative Systems, with a Masters in Education and Common Development. Last year she participated in a six-month international education program financed by the University of Georgetown. She has twelve years of experience working with organizations with a social vision. |
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Oscar Meija – Director of Operations
A native of Tela, Honduras, Oscar has been married for eight years and is the father of two children, a girl and a boy. Oscar feels blessed to be able to give Adelante’s clients opportunities that they have never before been able to access. Oscar says, “Seeing the positive changes that are achieved in the lives of Adelante’s clients and families is the best part of the job. Three years ago, I started at the Adelante Foundation. I believe, to continue to achieve the success we have enjoyed, the fundamental thing is to put our hearts into our work.” |
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Selene Haylock - Coordinator of Operations
A native of the Mosquitia in Honduras, Selene has a seven year old son who is her inspiration in life. Selene has recently completed a degree Business Management and comes to the Adelante Foundation with five years of experience in social projects that have reinforced the importance of social justice and equality for all human beings. "The power to touch, in a positive way, the lives of the women who work with the Adelante Foundation is a very large honour. I am thrilled to be a part of this team!" |
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