Marcelo Suárez
President
Originally from Ecuador, Marcelo moved to Seattle in 2015 after finishing his graduate studies in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is passionate about community involvement and volunteering for organizations that benefit vulnerable populations and the planet. He has actively participated in several GVH events and looks forward to contributing as a board member, both broadening the fundraising base and supporting ongoing programs. Marcelo traveled to Guatemala with GVH in February 2022 and February 2024.
Carolyn Bain, MPH
Vice-President
Carolyn, was born and raised in Seattle, received her MPH from Columbia University, has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic (’91-’93) and trained Peace Corps Volunteers in the Child Survival Program. Carolyn worked as a consultant for the Ford Foundation’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights program in Santiago Chile 1999-2005 and coordinated breast cancer research program in Peru for PATH. She currently works at Kaiser Permanente as a Research Program Manager. Carolyn was GVH's Executive Director for 10 years.
Stefany Sterling
Secretary
Stefany connected with GVH while attending college at Seattle University. After graduating with majors in International Studies and Spanish, she worked as the Program Assistant until 2019. She has since taken on a job outside of GVH, but transitioned into the Secretary position to continue supporting the organization. She is honored and excited to be involved in and contribute to the programs and activities that GVH promotes.
Sam McCracken
Treasurer
Sam is a business-owner and has been very generous to take on the treasurer responsibilities of our organization. He has training in accounting which qualifies him to track GVH's expenses, prepare budgets and coordinate with the Executive team to ensure that GVH is spending responsibly. Sam is very excited to be a part of the team and contribute in any way he can.
Loida Guerrero
Board Member
Loida Guerrero was born and raised in Guatemala City and came to the U.S. upon receiving a scholarship from U.S.A.I.D. She has lived in the Seattle area for more than 20 years. She brings to the Board an extensive business acumen from her professional life at Boeing along with a thoughtful, clear and authentic voice. As a long-term GVH supporter, she has shined as a Board member since joining. Loida traveled with GVH to Guatemala in 2022.
Gabriela Maki
Board Member
Gabi is a college student in Seattle, passionate about soccer, and has been involved in GVH since she was young. She is the daughter of Jennifer Hoock, and is the inspiration behind the creation of Guatemala Village Health. Gabi works in the Seattle area, supporting homeless youth with their education, and hopes to continue her education with a focus on getting her bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science. She is very eager to add her voice to the Board of Directors!
Anita Nadelson
Board Member
Anita Nadelson is a Seattle native and joined our board in 2023 after two trips to Guatemala. She has been helping with GVH auctions since 2012, and brings her 30 years of business experience as co-owner of Three by Three Seattle to our group.
Rinat Hackmon
Board Member
Rinat is an Oregon Health & Science University medical doctor in the ObGyn Department. She specializes in prenatal diagnosis of normal and abnormal pregnancies. She feels fortunate to combine her work and passions: interaction and bonding with pregnant women and their families, helping save babies' lives through procedures or surgery, and continuing the research that will help us understand and provide better medical treatment to pregnant women. She participated on our trip to Guatemala this year in February for 2 weeks.