The Team

During her work as a psychologist on a Palliative Care team at the National Cancer Institute in Mexico, she witnessed firsthand the impact of agrochemicals and pesticides on health, as they are responsible for chronic and degenerative diseases. This experience shaped her commitment to promoting health and preventing illnesses. In 2010, alongside Dieter le Noir and Miguel Limón, she co-founded the non-profit organization Fundación Valle La Paz, where she currently oversees Health, Nutrition, Education, and Music programs in rural communities in Valle de Bravo, with the goal of improving the quality of life for individuals and their environment.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Gregorian Chant from the Escuela Superior de Música Sacra de Guadalajara and in Cultural Management from the Universidad de Guadalajara. Lavinia has had music as the driving force in her life for many years. She has conducted choirs and performed on national and international stages. Since 2016, she has led the Fundación Valle La Paz Community Choir, where she works on restoring the social fabric through music, fostering integration and community development through singing and artistic expression.

Passionate about healthy eating and its impact on the community, Jazmín is a nutritionist with a Master’s degree in Educational Innovation for Sustainability and knowledge of permaculture. She has worked in clinical research and hospital nutrition; however, her calling led her to focus on community nutrition. Since 2021, she has spearheaded the reopening of the school breakfast and lunch program and now oversees the comprehensive nutrition program at Fundación Valle La Paz, contributing to improving the quality of life in rural communities in Valle de Bravo.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Creation and Development from Tecnológico de Monterrey and is a member of AMPEC Universitario. Saraí has always sought to be involved in projects with social and environmental impact. Her passion for purpose-driven entrepreneurship led her to join Fundación Valle La Paz in April 2024, where she contributes to the management and operation of community kitchens.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Universidad Iberoamericana. With extensive experience in the social sector, he has worked in health, education, and community development in both public and civil spheres. He has dedicated himself to promoting the rights of people with disabilities and managing specialized medical care. Since 2021, he has been responsible for infrastructure and maintenance at Fundación Valle La Paz.

Familiar with the region and committed to the community, Ángel has worked in farming and ranch maintenance. With a secondary education and a driver’s license, he plays a key role in the foundation’s logistics. Since 2022, he has supported the reception and distribution of supplies and the maintenance of Fundación Valle La Paz’s facilities.

Works to inspire a new paradigm of conscious architecture where projects achieve zero-waste circularity. Collaborates with Valle La Paz Foundation on school kitchen constructions, music classroom renovations, and other spaces—actively engaging future users in the design process.

A guitarist and singer-songwriter from the State of Mexico, Andrea studied at the Conservatory of Music of the State of Mexico, earning a degree as a Jazz Instrumentalist Technician in 2015. She has performed at national and international forums and festivals. Since 2021, she has been part of Fundación Valle La Paz’s music team, teaching guitar and ukulele. She is currently producing her first album as a singer-songwriter.

A pedagogue from UNAM with studies in English language in Mexico, the United States, and Great Britain. She has been an English teacher for over 30 years at institutions in Mexico City and Valle de Bravo. Her passion for art led her to train in drawing and painting at the Academy of San Carlos and work in the studios of renowned artists such as Nishizawa and Aceves Navarro. Since 2019, she has collaborated with Fundación Valle La Paz, teaching English in primary schools in La Huerta San Agustín and Mesa Rica.

A musician and singer-songwriter from Valle de Bravo with over 20 years of experience in guitar performance and teaching. He has performed at private events, festivals, and participated in the Festival de las Almas in 2023 and 2024. In 2024, he joined Fundación Valle La Paz’s music program as a Level I guitar instructor, helping train young musicians. He is also involved in artistic event production and is working on his first audiovisual solo project.

A Mexican singer and actress with an extensive career in musical theater. She has performed in productions such as Regina, Víctor Victoria, Hairspray, and The Sound of Music, and has collaborated with artists like Raúl Di Blasio. Her experience includes performances at the Auditorio Nacional and starring in musicals in both Mexico and the United States. Currently, in addition to her stage work, she teaches early childhood music using the Meifritz Musiktherapie and Dalcroze methods.

Documentary filmmaker and cinematographer specialized in the preservation of film and photographic materials as historical testimonies. Co-founder of Toluca Análogo (2016) and creator of Obscura Films (2019), a production company dedicated to documentary cinema.

She worked at the State of Mexico Legislature (2016-2022) as head of the photographic laboratory and collaborates with the Archivo Fílmico Reyes. In 2023, she participated in the production of Lumbrensueño, premiered at the 80th Venice Biennale and the Morelia International Film Festival.

With over a decade of experience as a photojournalist, her work has been published in media outlets such as BBC News and Mexikopedie, and she has collaborated with Amnesty International and Fundación Valle La Paz.