Board of Directors (USA)

The Board of Directors oversees the all operations of HANDS USA and is also tasked with deciding the strategic direction of the organization and managing the overall financial health of HANDS. The Board of Directors also make up the first core group and people who have worked tirelessly and contributed immensly to the formation of HANDS

Mariana Diaz President	Mariana earned a Bachelor degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Notre Dame. Mariana has been engaged with social service programs in the United States, Brazil and Guatemala since her undergraduate years, both as a volunteer and as a program coordinator. Mariana has worked in Citigroup in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Guatemala City, Guatemala in Risk Management and Treasury departments.

Maria Cristina Bosch Vice-President	Maria graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a History and Sociology degree. She was the President of Organización Latinoamericana – OLA at Notre Dame, which promotes cultural diversity in Latin America . In Guatemala she works on an agricultural project in Nicaragua covering all issues related to sociology, human resources and legal topics.

Florence Frech Treasurer	Florence graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Finance. Florence has been and continues to be actively involved in service organizations where she can leverage her financial skills and experience to improve the efficiency of non-profit organizations, both in the United States and Guatemala.

Zhan Wei Khaw Member	Zhan graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After 3 years as an Implementation Consultant at Rolls Royce, decided to spend a year backpacking while volunteering in children shelters and orphanages. Zhan is at HANDS to help develop the fundraising structure and strategy as well as expanding the current media outlets. "Throughout this year, the more i engage with the kids, the more i felt that I have more to give. Some of these projects needed more specialized help, something more than a consultant on a 1 year sabbatical can provide. I wanted to create an environment where these kids have access to the proper specialized help they needed and that these specialized help have the ability to come and contribute. With HANDS, I hope to be able to create a sustainable system where this is possible, and thus further increasing the impact to my community.”

Cristina Fernandez Member	Cristina graduated with a Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. Cristina has been engaged with social service programs in the United States and El Salvador. Her extensive experience, both in her past internships and current position, has allowed Cristina to participate actively in projects of strategic analysis, marketing strategy, business valuations and economic research.

Mari Carmen Astorga Member	Mari graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Marketing. She was active in social service clubs during her time at Notre Dame and is still engaged in service organizations focusing in Latin America. As part of HANDS, Mari is focused on fundraising, social media and marketing.