Nuestro Equipo de Liderazgo

Jocelyn Skolnik, ubicado en Guatemala, actualmente es Directora Ejecutiva de Common Hope | Familias de Esperanza y aporta experiencia de puestos anteriores en Funsepa y El Sol, el centro de recursos vecinales de Júpiter. Jocelyn cuenta con una formación ejecutiva en perspectivas estratégicas en gestión de organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la Escuela de Negocios de Harvard. Con un sólido conjunto de habilidades que incluye liderazgo de organizaciones sin fines de lucro, recaudación de fondos, extensión comunitaria, gestión de voluntarios, redacción de subvenciones y más, Jocelyn aporta conocimientos valiosos a nuestra organización.

Pablo arrived at Common Hope as IT Director in February 2006 and in 2016 he was made Administrative Director in charge of IT, Human Resources, and Accounting. He is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of each department. Prior to Common Hope, Pablo spent eleven years working in systems with a large non-profit in Guatemala.

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Of his work Pablo states that of course he loves working with the technology, but above that he enjoys the opportunity he has at Common Hope to feel connected with the families we serve. From his office at the Family Development Center, he is able to see the work going on all around him as the families arrive daily for social work meetings, medical appointments, support groups or educational classes.

Estamos encantados de anunciar la última incorporación a nuestro equipo de liderazgo en nuestras oficinas en Guatemala: Luis, nuestro nuevo Director de Finanzas. Su amplia experiencia en gestión financiera y planificación estratégica aporta una gran cantidad de conocimientos a nuestra oficina, y no podríamos estar más entusiasmados por las nuevas perspectivas e ideas innovadoras que traerá a la mesa. Estén atentos para obtener información más detallada sobre la impresionante experiencia de Luis y las invaluables contribuciones que anticipamos que hará a nuestro equipo.

As the Director of Communications for Common Hope, Adam is passionate about leveraging communication strategies to amplify Common Hope’s impact. Operating from the United States office, he is committed to bridging the gap between our organization and the global community. Through compelling storytelling, multimedia campaigns, and strategic outreach, his goal is to raise awareness, foster partnerships, and mobilize support for our programs aimed at nurturing the future leaders of Guatemala.

Drawing upon a diverse background in communications and a personal commitment to communities in central Guatemala, Adam strives to articulate the narratives of resilience, hope, and progress that define our students’ journeys. Collaborating closely with our team in both offices, he ensures that our messages resonate authentically while advocating for sustainable change and educational opportunities for every student and family we serve.

Outside of work, Adam enjoys traveling, hiking, collecting records and making music.

Doug llegó a Common Hope en abril de 2020 para continuar su carrera en finanzas, administración y operaciones de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Originario de Twin Cities, Doug ha pasado toda su carrera trabajando en las oficinas comerciales del Teatro Guthrie, la Orquesta de Cámara de Saint Paul, el Centro MacPhail para las Artes, Macalester College y la Universidad de Augsburg. En Common Hope, Doug supervisa y trabaja en colaboración con colegas en materia de presupuestos, contabilidad, finanzas, recursos humanos, TI y administración de oficinas.

Doug tiene una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas en Contabilidad de la Universidad de Wisconsin – Eau Claire y una maestría en Administración de Empresas en Finanzas de la Universidad de Saint Thomas (Minnesota). Es un miembro activo del Twin Cities Grupo Financiero sin fines de lucro y un miembro activo de su iglesia. A Doug le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y hacer actividades al aire libre (senderismo, ciclismo, esquí de fondo) y asistir a eventos deportivos y conciertos.

In his role, Josué is responsible for infrastructure assessment, management, and supervises our Housing Department. He oversees several key aspects of our Guatemalan sites, including construction, kitchen operations, maintenance, transport, cleaning, and security. His involvement extends to both the Antigua and New Hope sites, highlighting his commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning and improvement of these locations.

Furthermore, Josué’s personal connection to the project adds an extra layer of significance to his work. Being from one of the villages served by Common Hope, he understands the importance of supporting his own community and contributing to the betterment of Guatemala. This deep-rooted connection fuels his dedication and motivation to make a positive impact.

Josué’s passion for learning, his practical skills, and his genuine dedication to his community make him an essential and inspirational member of the Common Hope Familias de Esperanza team. His ability to manage a wide array of responsibilities speaks to his commitment, time management skills, and ability to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families.

As program development director, Renato focuses on gathering, prioritizing and setting up special projects to be developed for future or existing programming, such as the Common Hope educational quality initiatives, the launch of future outposts and general program monitoring and evaluation work.

Renato was born in Guatemala and orphaned at age five. He was then adopted by a couple in the United States. After graduating from St. John’s University with a degree in political science, he decided to devote the next stage of his life to Guatemala and its people. In 1996, he returned to Guatemala as a full-time volunteer with Common Hope and worked with home construction, stoves, eyeglasses, and computers.

From 1998 to 2008, Renato served as the director of New Hope, overseeing the construction of the village and primary school, as well as overseeing the development of primary and secondary education and community development. In January 2009, Renato accepted his current position of program development director. Renato lives in Guatemala with his family.