{"id":15,"date":"2024-02-28T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T00:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/finance.bold-themes.com\/main-demo\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-02-01T16:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T16:08:55","slug":"quienes-somos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arraigofoundation.org\/en\/quienes-somos\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arraigo Foundation<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>
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The story of Arraigo Foundation is a tale of passion, commitment, and dedication to preserving and promoting the rich Hispanic cultural heritage in an environment where diversity is key to social enrichment. It all began with Ximena Montilla, an expatriate Venezuelan with a clear vision and unwavering determination.<\/p>\n

Aware of the importance of promoting cultural exchange and enhancing the sense of belonging, Ximena Montilla decided to bring this foundation to life with the purpose of fostering multiculturalism, tolerance, and the elimination of manifestations of racism, xenophobia, and intolerance both inside and outside the classroom. Her experience as a leader and CEO in various ventures aimed at empowering the Spanish-speaking community was the driving force behind this ambitious project.<\/p>\n

The essence of Arraigo Foundation lies in its ability to create synergies and meaningful connections with prominent figures from the cultural, literary, and gastronomic worlds. These collaborations are part of the very soul of the foundation, enriching its programs and events with a diversity of perspectives and experiences that, in addition to nurturing the Spanish-speaking community, promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n

Arraigo Foundation represents a beacon of hope and change, actively supporting the participation and empowerment of women in the cultural sphere. Its work transcends borders, reaching all layers of American society and beyond, demonstrating that diversity is a treasure that enriches everyone. With its tireless commitment, the foundation continues to illuminate the path towards a more inclusive and respectful world, where Hispanic culture shines in all its splendor.<\/p>\n

COLLABORATORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ximena Montilla Arreaza (Director)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Special Education Teacher, specializing in Intellectual Development Disorders and Learning Difficulties (Instituto Universitario AVEPANE, Venezuela); M.Sc. in Management and Administration of Educational Centers (University of Barcelona-UB, Spain); Diploma in Applied Neurogastronomy (Institute of Neurosciences of the Americas, Venezuela). TEDx Speaker on \"Spanish as an Affective Language\". Member of the Venezuelan Gastronomy Association. Winner of three ILBA 2023 awards (International Latino Book Awards), winner of seven Gourmand Awards. Representative of Venezuela at the Umea International Gastronomy Symposium, Sweden 2023. Honorary member of the Women Economic Forum Venezuela.<\/p>\n

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Erik Michel D\u00f6ring (Director)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Erik Michel es un l\u00edder clave en la Fundaci\u00f3n Arraigo, donde actualmente ocupa el cargo de Director Financiero. Con un enfoque en la optimizaci\u00f3n financiera y la gesti\u00f3n estrat\u00e9gica, Erik aporta a la fundaci\u00f3n una vasta experiencia en administraci\u00f3n, optimizaci\u00f3n de negocios y gesti\u00f3n contractual. Su trayectoria incluye un MBA en Administraci\u00f3n de Empresas de la Escuela de Negocios y Marketing ESIC, con especializaci\u00f3n en Desarrollo de Negocios y Marketing, adem\u00e1s de una s\u00f3lida formaci\u00f3n en Ingenier\u00eda Mec\u00e1nica con \u00e9nfasis en Energ\u00eda y Turbom\u00e1quinas por la Universidad Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar.<\/p>\n

A lo largo de su carrera, Erik ha desempe\u00f1ado roles de liderazgo en empresas multinacionales de renombre como Wood, Foster Wheeler, AtkinsR\u00e9alis y Aurubis, as\u00ed como en su propia firma de consultor\u00eda ATL Consult. Reconocido por su pensamiento estrat\u00e9gico, adaptabilidad y un estilo de liderazgo orientado a resultados, Erik es un activo fundamental para la Fundaci\u00f3n Arraigo, contribuyendo con su experiencia y su compromiso para lograr un impacto positivo en la comunidad hispana y en el fomento de la diversidad cultural.<\/p>\n

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Professor Rafael Cartay (Collaborator)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Economist (Central University of Venezuela, Caracas), M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics (Postgraduate College, Chapingo, Mexico; Ibero-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences, IICA, Turrialba, Costa Rica). Ph.D. in Economics and Law of Foreign Countries (Universit\u00e9 de Paris I-Panth\u00e9on-Sorbonne, Paris). Retired Professor at the University of the Andes, M\u00e9rida, Venezuela. Professor-Researcher at the Technical University of Manab\u00ed. Professor Rafael Cartay brings invaluable expertise to the Arraigo Foundation due to his distinguished career as a historian specializing in Latin American gastronomy and culture. His international publications and ongoing commitment to research and teaching reinforce the positive impact the foundation aims to achieve in local and international communities.<\/p>\n

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Professor Ocarina Castillo (Collaborator)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Anthropologist, Master in Contemporary History of Venezuela, and Doctor in Political Science. Member of the Venezuelan Academy of Gastronomy, elected as a Full Member of the National Academy of History a few years ago. Founder of the Samuel Robinson program and the inter-school study project known as PCI (Interfaculty Cooperation Program), as well as the Anthropology of Flavors course at the School of Sociology of FACES. A great expert in the food anthropology of our country and other Latin American countries.<\/p>\n

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Margot Carvallo (Colaboradora)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Margot Carvallo, journalist and prominent member of the Arraigo Foundation, brings nearly a decade of experience in the news industry. Recognized for her work at CNN en Espa\u00f1ol and Scripps Network, Margot specializes in content creation in multicultural and intercultural environments. Her bilingual skills and expertise in digital content management ensure that her work resonates with diverse audiences and supports Arraigo's mission of enriching social diversity and celebrating Hispanic cultural heritage. Her deep commitment to promoting cultural heritage and her passion for creating impactful and culturally sensitive content make her a key asset for fundraising and the continued success of the Arraigo Foundation\u2019s projects.<\/p>\n

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Sandra Krijt Berm\u00fadez (Secretary)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Sandra holds a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages with a specialization in Administration and Management from the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela. Her previous work experience includes serving as Executive Assistant to the General Management for several multinational companies such as Sanofi-Aventis and Revlon, as well as teaching experience in bilingual\/international schools. Sandra recently joined the University of San Diego team at their Madrid center as a Program Assistant. Having had the opportunity to live and study abroad, she cultivated a multicultural perspective that has fueled her passion for working in diverse and international environments.<\/p>\n

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Cissi Montilla (Collaborator)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Cissi Montilla, with studies in Applied General French Linguistics at the Universit\u00e9 de la Franche-Comt\u00e9, France, from 1976 to 1979, is currently an Advisor on Cultural Management projects, Reading Promotion, Cultural Development, and Indicators at Educapta. With more than two decades of dedicated service, she has held prominent roles in Mexico, including Executive Secretary of Cultural Public Policies at the National Council for Culture and the Arts, General Director of Cultural Development at the Secretariat of Culture of San Luis Potos\u00ed, and Director of Artistic Education and Cultural Services at the Quer\u00e9taro Institute of Culture and the Arts. Her career, backed by solid academic training, brings specialized knowledge that significantly enriches the cultural field she addresses.<\/p>\n

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Chucho Rojas (Collaborator)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Chucho Rojas es un chef venezolano con m\u00e1s de 30 a\u00f1os de experiencia en cocina. Se form\u00f3 en la escuela Gregoire Ferrandi de Par\u00eds, donde su preocupaci\u00f3n por la salud alimentaria lo llev\u00f3 a desarrollar el proyecto \u00abViva la Cantina\u00bb para ense\u00f1ar a ni\u00f1os a cocinar y apreciar una dieta balanceada. Fue miembro del Directorio de la Fundaci\u00f3n Bengoa, reconocida internacionalmente por sus trabajos en la crisis alimentaria venezolana. Adem\u00e1s, colabor\u00f3 con Venezuela Gastron\u00f3mica para rescatar la culinaria regional y los alimentos ancestrales venezolanos. En la actualidad, es chef ejecutivo del grupo Meat And Bone, promoviendo productos proteicos de alta calidad y sostenibilidad ambiental en Estados Unidos. Su compromiso con la ense\u00f1anza lo lleva a liderar el proyecto \u00abSOY MAESTRO\u00bb, una nueva pasio\u0301n que le permite tanto ensen\u0303ar como seguir aprendiendo.<\/p>\n

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