Meet our Leadership team
Carmenza Ruiz
Maria Helena Paez
Maria Helena Paez
Founder and Director
Carmenza is from Bogotá, Colombia. She studied Fashion Design and has kept her artistic spirit throughout her life. Since she was a teenager she has been surrounded by children, MPA is a dream come true. She loves watercolor painting, walking in the forest and meditation.
Maria Helena Paez
Maria Helena Paez
Maria Helena Paez
Administrator
Maria Helena is from Bogotá, Colombia. She studied graphic design but has been an artist her entire life. Growing up in a large family, she has enjoyed watching the younger generations grow and is deeply interested in the intersection between psychology, art, and education. She is also a coffee lover and social justice advocate.
Meet our Education team
Diana Gomez Niño
Alejandra Velasquez
Diana Gomez Niño
Guerreros Teacher
Diana was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia. She is married and a mother of two children, aged 14 and 3. She holds a degree in International Business and CPR certified. Diana enjoys spending time with her family, loves Italian food, and her favorite drink is coffee.
Natalia Osorio
Alejandra Velasquez
Diana Gomez Niño
Heroes Teacher
Natalia is from in Medellín, Colombia. She is a psychologist and mother of a beautiful 11-year-old daughter. Natalia has always had a passion for working with children. She loves cooking and spending time with her daughter in her free time. She also enjoys drawing and coloring.
Alejandra Velasquez
Alejandra Velasquez
Alejandra Velasquez
Dragones Teacher
Alejandra is from Bogota, Colombia. She studied nursing, specializing in pediatrics, a field she chose because of her passion for working with children. In her free time, she enjoys exercising and has a great love for animals.
Lorena Salguero
Alejandra Velasquez
Alejandra Velasquez
Dinos Teacher
Lorena is from Bogotá, Colombia, and holds a degree in Economics. She enjoys everyday moments with her husband and young child and is passionate about early childhood development and ongoing learning in the field. She loves discovering new places and cultures.
Katerin Bohorquez
Katerin Bohorquez
Teacher
Katerin is from Bogota.
Paula Moreno
Katerin Bohorquez
Teacher
Paula is from Bogota.
Darly Tabares
Darly Tabares
Teacher
Darly is from Bogota.
Nancy Ayala
Darly Tabares
Teacher
Nancy is from Boston but loves her Salvadorian background.