Congratulations to Ak’ Tenamit’s newly elected Board of Directors! The new Board is a strong mix of experienced professionals and young leaders who are eager to inspire change and they have committed to serve for 3 years. Let’s meet the new Board:
- 100% indigenous (decisions by the people and for the people!)
- 50% women/50% men
- Average age of members is 23
- 100% representative of the villages they serve
We would like to give special recognition to Sasha Romero, who is the first member of the Garifuna community to be elected to the Board. The Garifuna is an indigenous group unrelated to the Maya who live along Guatemala’s Caribbean coast. There is a large Garifuna community in Livingston, the town where several of Ak’ Tenamit’s practical classrooms are located, and we are pleased that this group has a voice on the Board.
How are Board members elected you ask? Good question. The Board is elected by the General Assembly. The General Assembly is composed of representatives from the 30 villages Ak’ Tenamit serves. Each village that contributes basics grains or manual labor to Ak’ Tenamit’s operations is eligible to select one man and one woman to represent their village in Ak’ Tenamit’s General Assembly. This process ensures regular, local participation in our decision making. The Board regularly monitors programming and spending and oversees budgetary and strategic planning.
(Pictured L to R)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Lola Cabnal
Vice President – Lucas Che Ical
Secretary – Sara Bo Che
Treasurer – Eduardo Choc Maas
Vocal I – Mirza Shol Cucul
Vocal II – Mateo Chub Caal
Vocal III – Rolando Chun Xol
Vocal IV – Zulma Chen
Vocal V – Sasha Romero
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Adan Tec Caal – President
Saqueo Ak Cuz – Secretary
Mirza Chub Choc – Vocal I