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
Liliana Canales
Alejandra Velazques
Diana Gomez Niño
Guerreros Teacher
Liliana is from Santa Ana, El Salvador. She studied primary education in a public school, graduated with a technical high school diploma in accounting, and earned a degree in Education from the National University of El Salvador. She loves spending time with her family.
Diana Gomez Niño
Alejandra Velazques
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.
Alejandra Velazques
Alejandra Velazques
Alejandra Velazques
Heroes 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.
Natalia Osorio
Alejandra Velazques
Alejandra Velazques
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.
Fiorela Perez
Millaray Consoli
Millaray Consoli
Dragones Teacher
Fiorela is from El Salvador. She is passionate about children and education, and is currently working towards her degree in childhood education.
Millaray Consoli
Millaray Consoli
Millaray Consoli
Dragones Teacher
Millaray (Milli) is a licensed Nurse Practitioner born in Tampere, Finland. She spent part of her childhood in Chile and speaks fluent Spanish. A devoted mother of two, Milli loves supporting her children’s passion for softball and baseball. Known for her warm, caring nature, she enjoys long walks, family dinners, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Lorena Salguero
Millaray Consoli
Lorena Salguero
Part Time Assistant 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.
