Our team
Meet our team
Maricel leads the work in Cartagena. Her son David helps with administration and the monthly accounts. Marylan and Doris run the kitchen, and our teachers spend their afternoons with the children.
Our team in Cartagena
These are the teachers, cooks and neighbors who care for the children and prepare meals in Cartagena. Get to know the people behind this work.
Maricel Marmolejo Salinas
Director
Maricel leads Una Luz in Cartagena and teaches children that God loves them.
David Rodríguez Marmolejo
Social Communicator
David helps his mother Maricel with administration and the monthly accounts.
Yesenia Vargas Altamar
Early Childhood Teacher
Yesenia brings years of teaching experience, creativity and faith to the classroom.
Cruz Maria Gómez
Early Childhood Teacher
Cruz is an early childhood educator who shares her faith and care with children and parents.
Berta Luz Revolledo
Early Childhood Teacher
Berta loves teaching children and keeps learning alongside them.
Angélica Barrios Buelvas
Early Childhood Teacher
Angélica is studying education and brings patience and empathy to her work with children.
Leyber Alberto Torres
Administration
Leyber helps with administration and brings his love of technology and music to the team.
Doris Mendez Zapatero
Cook
Doris cooks for the children and loves seeing them enjoy their lunch.
Marylan Periñan Camargo
Cook
Marylan prepares meals for the children and is grateful to God for this work.
Mar y Luna Rodríguez
Team Member
Mar y Luna has been part of Una Luz since its early days and loves spending time with the children.
Our board in the United States
Our US board looks after fundraising, finances and support for the team in Colombia. Board members serve without pay.
Alejandro Duque
President
Alejandro helps connect support from the US with the work in Cartagena.
Mariela Irala
Vice President, Operations
Mariela connects Una Luz with people who want to help.
Ruth Marina Tapias
Vice President, Finance
Ruth brings a teacher’s care to the foundation’s finances.