Board of Directors

Mental health advocate and development specialist with extensive experience leading community-based and policy initiatives across Peru and Latin America. She serves as a Regional Advisor for the Global Mental Health Action Network and is a Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow. Holds an MSc in Health and International Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Lucero Andaluz

Co-founder and Executive Director

Community psychologist with extensive experience leading initiatives at the intersection of mental health, gender equality, disability inclusion, and violence prevention. Chevening Scholar and alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Holds an MA in Gender Studies from the University of Sussex.

Ana Sofía Carranza

Co-Founder and Mental Health Director

Social impact and sustainability specialist with extensive experience in project management, sustainability, innovation, and corporate volunteering. Holds a degree in Communications and Development Studies from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, as well as postgraduate training in project management and sustainability management.

Marcia Fernández

Co-Founder and Operations Director

Staff

Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Gender, Violence and Conflict from the University of Sussex. Extensive experience in community psychology, gender, violence prevention, and migration.

Valeria Lindley

Mental Health and Gender Specialist

Psychologist from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and Dance Movement Therapist. Extensive experience in community mental health, gender, intercultural education, and early childhood development projects.

Sandra Soto

Community Mental Health Consultant

Psychologist from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) with graduate studies in Anthropology. Extensive experience in projects related to gender and violence prevention, human rights, territorial approaches, interculturality, and care work.

Yosselin del Solar

Community Mental Health Consultant

Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Nottingham Trent University. Extensive experience in teaching, research, and managing mental health, disability, gender, and violence-related projects.

Andrea Wakeham

Community Mental Health Consultant

Communications student at the University of Lima with experience in graphic design, audiovisual content creation, and social media management, with a special interest in mental health.

Pierina Delgado

Communications Intern

Certified Public Accountant with an extensive professional track record. Master’s degree in Government and Public Management, with expertise working with nonprofit organizations.

Gloria Huamani

Chief Accountant

Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Hertie School and BA in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Extensive experience in research and public policy across health, gender, social protection, and human rights.

Ellen Mayorca

Research Advisor

Advertising professional specializing in digital strategy, content creation, and creative copywriting. Extensive experience in social media and digital communications.

Luis Ramos

Content Advisor

Master’s degree in Education from University College London (UCL), professional dancer, and BA in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Extensive experience in pedagogy, mental health, and professional dance across national and international contexts.

Vivian Gabel

Education and Mental Health Advisor