The simple act of showing up and connecting with another's humanity can help a person rekindle hope in ways they might not otherwise have dreamed of doing. - Ale
Alexandra Guzman
Board Member and Treasurer
Ale is the Philanthropy Advisor of Instituto Xilonen. As part of her responsibilities, she is helping oversee fundraising efforts, financial reporting, philanthropic planning, and ensuring that the organization is well-positioned to accomplish its short and long term goals. Since childhood, Ale has been interested in working with communities, helping women and children. Ale’s work began in 2020 when she quit her job on Wall Street to pursue a Masters in Public Health with the goal to advocate and provide access to healthcare to marginalized communities to increase their opportunities to achieve a healthier and wholesome life. Ale joined Instituto Xilonen as its mission and vision of connecting mindy, body and spirit as a necessary component of a nourish life aligns with her values.
She holds an MPH from Columbia University, B.S. in Industrial Engineering and B.A. in Accounting from ITAM. Currently she serves as Director of Strategic Finance in VNS Health, the largest home care non-profit in New York. Previously, she worked at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Banking Division for 8 years helping insurance companies, water technology, real estate, infrastructure, consumer and retail companies raising equity and in the merger and acquisition process.
Founder
Board of directors
Mayra Hernández González
Chairman & CEO
Mayra is an engaged and motivating leader which embodies the firm culture. Mayra shapes and approves the organization’s strategies, reviews results and sets the organization’s overall direction.
Ana Hernández González
Board Member and Vice President
Ana advises the organization on the development and execution of the strategies. She supports the CEO on building long standing strategic partnerships and relationships that will drive growth and enhance conscious living and serves as public champion and establish credibility.
Sara Lomelin
Board Member and Secretary
Sara will ensure the organization remains in compliance with all the state and federal mandates. She serves as the official record keeper and advisor to aid board directors in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and informs Board Members of news affecting their job responsibilities.
Alexandra Guzmán Ibáñez
Board Member and Treasurer
Alexandra will oversee all finance, fundraising and resource planning functions. She oversees financial reporting, record-keeping and managing incoming and outcoming funds and support the organization to achieve their short-term and long-term plans on a financial basis.