MEET OUR TEAM

Ana Chavac Garcia

Teacher

Ana has been working with us since 2015! She is one of our teachers and is very outgoing and loves to joke with the children and make them laugh. She is extremely creative and loves doing all types of activities with her students to make them want to learn more.

aracely Piche Rojoia

Teacher/Social Worker

Aracely has been working with us since 2020 as a teacher as well as teaches Bible classes. She is passionate about spreading the word of God. She also works with her husband, Byron, doing home visits and talking with the mothers to help them open up about their home situations so that we can serve them the best that we can.

Aura Chavac Garcia

Nutrition

Aura works with us in the kitchen, as well as working with students when needed. She has been with us since 2018! She has a wonderful spirit and loves to joke with the children and talk with them while they are eating their meal.

Byron Cuma Xar

Operations Manager

Byron has been working with us since 2020. He is our nightguard as well as does home visits with his wife, Aracely, who is also on our staff. He also works with our students in the computer lab, and with teams and volunteers who do construction work in our family's homes.

Glendy Marisol Piche Rojo

Teacher

Glendy has been working with us since 2018! She is a teacher as well as teaches our students English. She has a very loving heart towards the children and students love being part of her classes. 

Irma Pio Vasquez

Administrator

Irma has been working with us since 2020. She works in the office as a secretary and works one on one with our students who need extra academic help. She also teaches English classes. She has a joyful character and makes sure that each child is heard and receives attention.

Lorenza Piche Rojo

Custodial

Lorenza has been working with us since 2020 and cleans the school daily. She is very quiet but has the desire to serve the Lord at the Steps of Hope center and in her life.

Mercedes Mendoza Garcia

Nutrition

Mercedes works with us in the kitchen, as well as working with students when needed. She has been with us since 2016! She also loves to talk with them about what is going on their lives as they eat.

Sandra Piche Rojo

Teacher

Sandra has been working with us since 2017! She is one of our teachers and has a calming spirit that the children are drawn to. She is also one of our Bible teachers and loves teaching the students about the Lord.

Manolo Mena

Building Project Manager

Manolo brings a wealth of expertise to our new building project. He's an essential link between our work on the ground and the various contractors and consultants we're bringing on board to help. He and Jessalyn have been married since 2019.

Jessalyn Waddell de Mena

Executive Director & Founder

Steps of Hope–Guatemala is the culminating passion of a life of international mission work and a calling to make a difference through education for those in need. 

OTO Mendez ORON

Local Volunteer

Oto has been volunteering with Steps of Hope for several years. We are always thankful when he comes to support mission trips, as well as sharing his artistic expertise, burgenoning translation skills, and heart for the Lord.

U.S. Board Members

Mary Coates
Stacie Elliott
Marge Odom
Linda Pyle

Tim Pyle
Dawn "Donas" Schanne →
Sam Wright

Contact: info@stepsofhopeguatemala.org