Staff and Volunteers
Magdalena Del Pilar Rubio, World Centre Manager
My name is Mapi Rubio -Magdalena del Pilar Rubio Echániz-. I was born in Mexico City and 15 years ago I moved to Cuernavaca. Before, I’ve lived in Veracruz, a port at the Gulf of Mexico, and in San Antonio, TX, USA.I have a big family: a 16 year old daughter, three brothers, three sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and my mom and dad. Before I came to Our Cabaña, I worked as a consultant in institutional development for the strengthening of social civil organizations –NGO´s- in Mexico and abroad.
My mother was one of the first guides in Mexico and when I was 9 I joined the closest Guide Unit, and many years later, when my daughter was 4, I took her to the Guides in Cuernavaca. I became a “girasol” -spark leader- and for the past 6 years I served in the National Board of Guias de Mexico, first as the National Commissioner and then as the National President. I was very proud meeting our membership goal as part of the International Signature Programme of WAGGGS.
I enjoy water activities as snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming. I love to travel around the world and whenever possible I travel with my daughter. I am grateful that through my guiding and professional activities I have had a lot of opportunities to travel, within Mexico and around the world.Vicky Gagliano, Deputy World Centre Manager
My name is Vicky Gagliano. I was born in Uruguay and when I was six years old my family moved to Argentina, there I had the chance to get involved in Guiding. I have been in all the branches before I became a Guide Leader in 1997. I was a leader for 4 years and then I started to work in my council as the Program Director. In December 2002 I came to Our Cabaña as a Program Volunteer for four months and I never left. I have been the Assistant Program Manager, then the Program Manager and now the Deputy World Centre Manager.Before I came here I went to the “Universidad del Litoral” in Santa Fe, Argentina and I got a degree in Spanish language and literature. My hobbies are: reading, going to the cinema and traveling around the world.
Rachel Swygart, Program Manager
Hi, my name is Rachel and I am from Croydon which is in South London, UK.I have been involved in Guiding for a long time ever since I was a Brownie, right up to a Senior Section member and then a leader. Most recently I have been a leader with Brownies and Rainbows, but have in the past worked with Guides and Senior Section.
Before I came to the Cabana I was working for Girlguiding UK for nine years most recently as a Senior Project Co-ordinator for Growing Guiding. During my time at Girlguiding UK, I got a chance to be involved with lots of different projects and spent some time training leaders.
During my free time I love going to the theatre, travelling and spending time with my friends and family.
Angela Maria Valladares, Honduras, Assistant Program Manager
My name is Angela and I am very proud of being a woman, Latin American (Honduras) and Girl Guide. I am very happy of enjoying guiding and being able to share with other what life has taught me.I love cooking. It is one of my passions. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and especially with my family. I like making new friends and trying new things. I am a big fan of soccer and I enjoy listening to music, reading and sleeping.
Jessie Rosenberg, Assistant Program
Hi! My name is Jessie Rosenberg and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. I have been involved in Girl Scouts since I was 7 years old. I started as a Brownie and I have been a scout ever since. As an adult Girl Scout I worked as an after-school programmer for local schools and community centers. In that position I was able to bring Girl Scout programs and ideals to young women and girls who would normally not have an opportunity to be involved in scouting. I was also a camper and a staff member at Girl Scout Camp Occoneechee, in Mill Spring, North Carolina, for many years. There, I had the wonderful opportunity to graduate from the counselor-in-training program as a teen, go on to work as a counselor for 4 summers, and then become the Program Director during summer 2007.
Fiona, Burundi Volunteer
My name is Fiona Olivia. I am from Burundi. I am nineteen years old. I live with my parents, my two brothers, one sister and my aunt. I finished my high school last year and now I hope to start the University in September in medicine faculty. Burundi for those that doesn’t know it is a country situated in the East of Africa.I am Amelia. I am 20 years old and I am studying to become a Kinder Gartner teacher. I live with my mother and my sister, my father lives in Puerto Vallarta and my brother in Autlan.
I have been part of the Mexican Guide Association since I was eight years old. I love my country very much and I enjoy taking care of the environment. Amelia, Mexico Volunteer
Kiloran, Canada Volunteer
Georgina, UK Volunteer
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