Alejandro is Senior Clinical Research Associate at University College London, working on infectious and tropical diseases. He was Assistant Professor of medicine at the Jose María Vargas Medical School in Venezuela. He also teaches clinical research methodology in collaboration with academic institutions in various countries in Latin America. Alejandro has been on the Board of Trustees since 2017.

Mayra is a Venezuelan journalist from San Cristóbal and a graduate of the Universidad de Los Andes – Táchira. She has written articles and has produced and hosted several radio programs in her hometown.

Mayra is passionate about social service, supporting women and girls, human rights, and related causes. For more than 15 years, she has been working in the charity sector, both in Venezuela and the UK.In 2017, like many migrants, Mayra reinvented herself and began working as a senior social worker at Penrose Care; she took a few years’ break and then returned. She is currently one of the longest-serving employees at the company.

Mayra has been living in the UK for just over a decade and has always been dedicated to serving the Venezuelan community. This is why she became one of the founders of Grupo Robles, a group composed of Venezuelan senior citizens living in the United Kingdom. She began volunteering with Healing Venezuela seven years ago and now serves as the organization’s Communications Director, while also supporting the work of other areas within Healing Venezuela.

Maria is a Venezuelan economist with a Master’s degree in International Business and Finance. Before moving to the UK, she worked in the manufacturing sector in Venezuela, where she held managerial roles leading operations and strategic projects.

In the UK, Maria built a career in the technology and data sector and is currently a Manager at Shelter UK, one of the country’s leading charities, where she oversees business intelligence and digital transformation initiatives. In 2021, she also pursued her entrepreneurial side by launching her own tech startup.

Maria has been a dedicated volunteer with Healing Venezuela for over eight years, supporting different areas of the organisation. She has joined the Board of Trustees to lead and strengthen the charity’s technology strategy and digital infrastructure, combining her professional expertise with her passion for supporting Venezuela and its people.

Dr. Cano-Green is a Venezuelan physician who qualified in Medicine and completed her postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and Adult Gastroenterology before moving to the UK. In 2009, she obtained an MSc in Gastroenterology from Queen Mary University of London and, in 2011, became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP London). Since 2010, Alicia has served as a Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology at Queen Mary University of London and as a Consultant at The Royal London Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust.

Driven by her commitment to improving healthcare for Venezuelans, Alicia joined Healing Venezuela to contribute her medical expertise and continue supporting initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

Anyi Vieira is a British-Venezuelan professional dedicated to creating positive social impact through education and community development. With a background in international relations and modern languages, and a strong commitment to humanitarian values, she has coordinated initiatives that promote inclusion, empowerment, education, and wellbeing among young women and minority communities. Deeply connected to the not-for-profit world, Anyi has supported several charities as a volunteer and charity worker before joining Healing Venezuela as a trustee. She now contributes to the charity’s capacity building, strategic coordination, and the strengthening of its internal systems.

Marisol Giardina is a tech professional working in Belfast. She started in Healing Venezuela as a volunteer and, thanks to her enthusiasm and dedication, became one of our most active ambassadors. She organises events in Northern Ireland and is in charge of our family planning programme. Marisol joined the Board of Trustees in July and will continue organising events to raise funds and awareness of the situation in Venezuela.

MSc. Daniel Gamboa graduated Summa Cum Laude in Business Administration with a major in Marketing. He completed a Master’s Degree in Marketing Management with an emphasis on scientific research. He was a consultant for 10 years in branding and commercial strategies for companies, entrepreneurs, and NGOs in America, Europe, and Africa, giving lectures at various universities and specialized study centers. He worked as National Coordinator of Direct Marketing and then as National Director of Individual Fundraising in TECHO, leading the areas of acquisition and donor loyalty. Currently, he works as Director of Growth and Fundraising at Amnesty International Argentina and is member of the Board of Directors of AEDROS, one of the largest fundraising organizations in Latin America.