Board of Directors and Annual Report

Rob has served on the Entreamigos Board of Directors since 2016.  He lives in Kent, Washington with his wife Carol and near his seven grandchildren. Rob is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Washington.

 

Rob and Carol have been spending time in San Pancho since 2008, and have been connected with Entreamigos from their first trip.  Supporting students through ea’s scholarship program has had a tremendous impact on Rob and Carol’s life. “The relationships that have developed over the past few years are truly precious.  To see the incredible impact Entreamigos has on families is so inspiring. The connection we feel to ea and San Pancho is unlike any other.”

John graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Thunderbird Graduate School of International Business.  An entrepreneur and mortgage banker, he currently is retired and shares his time between Chicago and Sayulita.

“Entreamigos has allowed us to do what we like to do, help individuals who, by the lottery of birth, have not had the opportunity to reach their potential. It has been great privilege to participate in and contribute to its success.”

Gail earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Roosevelt University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Her career included administration with the Evanston Headstart Program, the Director of Clinic Services for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago  and Program Director for Gilda’s Club Chicago.

“Entreamigos has grown and changed as has our village. With that growth has come new opportunities and new challenges. But the passion, commitment and creativity that has always been the life force behind Entreamigos, it’s staff, volunteers, donors and community remains as vital as ever.”

Vicky spent her early years in a small, rural, village in Mexico.  She understands the hardships that many families face in this country. She holds dual citizenship after spending many years in California.  While there she held a position with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health working as a Spanish translator for troubled children. She met her husband while working for a large Newspaper company, They have 4 children that grew up in San Pancho, the youngest 3 have lived here their entire lives and have benefited from the programs in Entreamigos  and living in this magical, evolving, community. Vicky and her family have a passion for supporting the local community, and have run their own business here for the past 15 years.

Michele attended University of the Pacific and the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Business.  Michele has been an active school volunteer for over 40 years in Illinois, Mexico & Peru and a volunteer at Entreamigos since 2006.

“From the moment I walked into EA over 10 years ago, the connection was immediate.  The same vibe exists today & just thinking about EA energizes me.  It is such a vibrant community of individuals from little ones to seniors offering a wide variety of activities. It’s a place where people gather & feel connected; a place where people care about one another.  It’s the pulse of San Pancho & I’m proud & honored to be part of it.”

Allison Rodriguez graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Business Economics. Not long after graduating, Allison moved to San Pancho where she has been raising her family and operating her local business, San Pancho Rentals & Real Estate. 

“Through the dedication of the leadership team at Entreamigos, San Pancho is rapidly changing for the better. I rarely see a child out of school during school hours. More and more local families are getting involved and the community is becoming richer with culture and education. Entreamigos has done so much to guide the community of San Pancho toward positive and conscientious growth through its scholarship, art and environmental awareness programs. As someone on the sidelines for all these years, I feel honored and excited to have the opportunity to be on the Board of Directors and continue the mission of Entreamigos.”

After a successful career in the high tech industry Bill retired early and moved to San Francisco (San Pancho) Nayarit 17 years ago.  Both he and his wife volunteer regularly at Entreamigos and have been a witness and participant in the entire history of the organization.

“What makes Entreamigos so special is the continued contribution to education, art, and environmental awareness for children and adults in the community.  Entreamigos has clearly raised awareness of what it means to “give back”.

Traveling throughout Mexico, on buying trips to bring Mexican Folk Art back to her store or working with volunteer groups, a love of Mexico took deep root in Jill and husband, Lincoln Hampton. In 2005 they found San Pancho and knew this was where they wanted to be. Fast forward, Jill and Linc now own and operate a seasonal coffee shop in San Pancho. 

“I have watched the growth and work of Entreamigos from the time it was a table on the street to present. I am in awe and have great respect for the empowering of the local community that has been generated by the organization and is proud to help contribute.”