Meet The Team
Guatemalans Helping Guatemalans
Each year Cultiva hosts many humanitarian groups in Guatemala who help us install garden boxes and do other important projects to move our work forward. But you don’t eradicate poverty or change the life of a family by swooping in today and disappearing tomorrow. The core work of Cultiva is done day in and day out by local Guatemalans. These are the people who are in the field every day — teaching classes and mentoring families who are going through our programs.
Meet the team! Click on any of the photos below to learn more about each person.
The Team
Juan Cosigua
Juan Cosigua is our Director of Operations. He is from Panajachel, and is in charge of training our beneficiaries, coordinating and supervising everything Cultiva does in the field. Juan speaks four Mayan languages and Spanish. He is Cutiva’s first employee and an essential part of our team.
Juana Cumes
Juana Cumes is originally from San José Chacayá and she is our Operations and Administrative Assistant. Juanita speaks five languages including English, she assists Juan and MJ with all the work from both Operations and Administrative. She is also a mom and an amazing support to Cultiva.
Willy Cosigua
Meet Willy Cosigua, a dedicated and passionate member of our team at Cultiva International. Born and raised in Solola, Willy’s roots are deeply embedded in our organization, as his father was our very first employee. At 30 years old, Willy possesses a diverse skill set and an unwavering commitment to his work.
Maria Elena Cumes
Introducing Maria Elena Cumes, a compassionate and dedicated member of our team at Cultiva International. At 37 years old, Maria Elena balances her role with us alongside the joys and responsibilities of being a loving mother to her three daughters.
Rosa Pocop
Introducing Rosa Pocop, a sweet and dedicated member of our team at Cultiva International. At 42 years old, Rosa skillfully manages her duties with us while also embracing the responsibilities of being a devoted mother to her two sons. Rosa brings not only her exceptional work ethic but also her rich cultural heritage to our team.
Greg Jensen
Meet Greg Jensen, a visionary leader and the Co-founder and Director of Cultiva International. With an commitment to fostering sustainable progress and empowering communities, Greg has dedicated his life to shaping a world where innovation harmonizes with tradition, and where every individual is entitled to experience lasting transformation.
Rosa Pocop
Introducing Rosa Pocop, a sweet and dedicated member of our team at Cultiva International. At 42 years old, Rosa skillfully manages her duties with us while also embracing the responsibilities of being a devoted mother to her two sons. Rosa brings not only her exceptional work ethic but also her rich cultural heritage to our team.
Greg Jensen
Meet Greg Jensen, a visionary leader and the Co-founder and Director of Cultiva International. With an commitment to fostering sustainable progress and empowering communities, Greg has dedicated his life to shaping a world where innovation harmonizes with tradition, and where every individual is entitled to experience lasting transformation.
MJ Pereira
MJ keeps Cultiva running. From making sure we abide by all the rules for NGO in Guatemala, to logistical details for groups, Cultiva wouldn’t keep working if MJ were gone.