OUR STAFF

Mailyn Michel Bautista Valenzuela
Director of Vocational Schools

My name is Maylin Michel Bautista Valenzuela, I am 24 years old. I am lucky to live with my parents and 2 sisters. I had the privilege of receiving Jesus in my heart in the year 2018.

It has been a great blessing to be able to be working at Love Guatemala. As an English teacher, I am grateful to God for giving me this opportunity where I can also be part of the Vision of our Institution that is sharing with students about the gospel of Jesus Christ, it is a blessing to be able to be part of the growth spiritual and academic of each student. God has shown his love in different ways. I am currently blessed to follow Him.

Studying at the University is one more dream that I am fulfilling through people who show their love for me. Love Guatemala has been a great growth opportunity professional and academic spirituality.

Sergio Nicolas Lopez Garcia
Director of Básicos Program

My name is Sergio Nicolas López García. After 31 years, one of the important achievements in my life has been to have a beautiful family with my wife and two children. Life has not been easy because since I was little I had to work very hard to get what I have today. My parents were farmers all their lives, and today I can thank God because I have a complicated but phenomenal profession – that of being a teacher. I owe everything to them. Although my mother died years ago, I can say that I treasure the reflection of what she was; fighting until the last moment of our existence not caring about the final result, but appreciating the beauty of the process. There is no doubt that each life lesson received is due to our personal decisions, but along the way God shows his mercy and grace. The same decisions make us return and have faith in God to decide to add value to others when He gives hope and a new opportunity, allowing us to work. Cultivating a seed with the talents and gifts that the Father inherits us to share with other people. There is no doubt that the greatest value is in making people better every day by living intentionally. The years go by and from 2020 to date, Love Guatemala has opened doors by God’s favor to grow personally, professionally and spiritually.

Lesbia Eugenia Hernandez Perez
Nurse & Medical Assistant

I am 41 years old. My growing up years were very difficult because my parents separated when I was 11 years old. There are 6 siblings in my family and I am the third of them. When I was 13 I started working to help my mom with my household expenses and with my siblings. I grew up with my maternal grandparents. I carry in my heart thanks to them I learned the value of respect love and work.

When I was 20 my first daughter was born. She is now 20 years old. I had my second a son who died but for me it is a very nice memory. His name was Pedro. When I was 28 my son Carlos Fernando. It was a very complicated pregnancy but I was blessed because he is still with us and he is 14 years old. My kids are my reason to fight everyday to have a better life than I had.
I have always worked to help with the expenses in my home. My husband met Carl Bunso and he invited him to work at the carpentry school. God had plans for our lives. We then met Sandy and she helped me to finish my nursing school.
I currently work with Love Guatemala but more important is that I don’t only work but I am learning about the love of God. In the future I will have changes in my life because God is changing my heart. I am very happy to belong to this ministry.

Bernarda Lorena Lopez Lopez.
Básicos Program

I studied bilingual secretary in high school. When I finished high school studies, I started working at the Open Schools of Santa Lucia Milpas Altas, and it was then that I decided to return to the dream of being a teacher again.

I started my teaching studies at the University of San Carlos de Guatemala. This stage in my life was a blessing and a lot of challenges. To achieve my dream I had to work and study at the same time.

I loved my experience as a teacher in training at the Milpas Altas Technological Institute. It was a very rewarding experience for me.

Living this experience, as a teacher for 10 years, has been very significant for my life. It has taught me to work with young people, to know their way of learning and working, and to share personal moments in which they share: affection , smiles, happiness, and respect. It has helped me to grow as a teacher.

Currently, I am a middle school teacher at Love Guatemala. My experience is very different, I have had to adapt to a new educational system and to face COVID-19. As a teacher it has made me grow, because this new educational modal has required that I look for new teaching methodologies.

This is my second year, and I have had very satisfactory experiences with my students, seeing that they learn and that they are motivated to continue studying by setting new goals. It is something that is priceless. I guide them on this path by sharing the word of God to them. It has motivated them to believe that everything is possible if they make an effort to grow professionally and spiritually.

It has been a time of knowing many challenges, but at the same time very satisfying.

Edgardo Geovani Chanta Perez.
English Teacher

I live in Magdalena Milpas Altas. It is an honor for me to be part of the Love Guatemala project. When I heard about this ministry, I wanted to be part of the staff but, for different reasons, it had not been possible. Without realizing it, I wanted things in my own time, completely forgetting that God’s timing and His works are perfect and that we must pray, wait, and accept because He does the rest. Thanks to God and my parents, I was able to finish my studies and at the age of 15, I finished high school. After that, I began to study English in La Antigua Guatemala. At first, it was very difficult and complicated because learning a language means loving its culture, history, and its people. After several years of sacrifice and perseverance, the learning process was successful. That amazing experience made me feel curious and learn another language, but, this time it is easier. Without realizing it, I had gotten a gift, which is learning different languages. I really love it. I am currently studying Italian and French at San Carlos University, and in addition to those languages I am also studying a Mayan language called Kaqchikel. I am really grateful to God and I hope to use that gift and let everybody know that putting our trust in God is the best decision that can be made.

Marlyn Roxana Pérez Pérez
Teacher of Adult Education

My name is Marlyn Roxana Perez Perez. I am 30 years old and I work in the adult education area teaching Básicos and Bachillerato. I am a creative person and I like to work with others that need my help. I came to Love Guatemala in 2023. It has been a great experience and I have learned a lot from my coworkers. I am grateful to Love Guatemala for giving me the opportunity to work there and give my one year old daughter a better life. Being able to work and provide for her is a blessing from God. 

A goal I have this year, it to not only serve by giving classes, but also providing emotional and spiritual support. I also want to grow professionally and grow in the talents God has given me. I want to be an example to my students. 

Objective: to perform in a disciplined and responsible manner, doing a job of excellence for the students and the community.

Nidia Raquel Romero Girón
Teacher of Adult Education

My name is Nidia Raquel Romero Girón. I am 29 years old and I am married. I am a student of the Master’s Degree program in Psychotherapeutic Interventions. I currently work as a teacher at Love Guatemala in the area of ​​Básicos (middle school) adult education stage I and II.
I work with the students in communication and language classes, artistic expression and entrepreneurship. In Bachillerato(high school) I teach psychology and literature classes. It has been a new experience in my life that has allowed me to overcome all my challenges in all areas of my life. In addition to working in Love Guatemala, I work as a pre-primary teacher in Senderos de Luz with children from 4 to 6 years old. I am very grateful to God for blessing me to be in 2 ministries.

One of my goals with my students is to continue providing knowledge and above all, to continue guiding the hearts of each student so that they can grow spiritually.

A personal goal is to graduate as a Clinical Psychologist at university. My goal in my classroom is for students to be able to tackle each of their obstacles in all areas of life, both personally and as a group.

Mayra Teresa Jeronimo Mundo
Head of Cleaning

I live in Magdalena Milpas Altas. I am a single mother of three children. I am the fifth daughter of nine siblings. I have been serving in Love Guatemala for three years as manager of the cleaning area. With training that Love Guatemala has provided I have learned a lot. Love opened the doors for me and everything has been achieved with the help of God. In my life I have had many changes, the biggest one I had was to accept God in my heart. Knowing his Word helped me to continue attending church services and discipleship trainings. I am studying my basicos in Love Guatemala because I want to improve myself and achieve many things. I plan to achieve many things, including being a secretary.

Otto Hernandez
Security guard

I work as a security guard here in Love Guatemala. I have a wife and two beautiful children. I came here to this ministry as a work of God because before, we spent years working hard in the field. They were difficult years but we never stopped serving God. God allowed me to come to this ministry to give a better life not only to me but to all my family. I am grateful to God and all the people that support the ministry. We have learned a lot in the trainings and devotionals in Love Guatemala and to be able to see the discipleship of pastor Ben has been a great help and blessing. When my time here in the ministry is over I want to continue my study on weekends to be able to start a small business and spend time with my family. May God bless all those who support and pray for us here in Guatemala.

Luis Enrique Garcia Mixtun
Security Guard

I am 41 years old
I am a resident of Magdalena Milpas Altas. When I was 10 years old my mother passed away. It was something very sad and painful for the whole family and especially for me. I did not have the opportunity to continue studying because my father did not have a lot of money. I grew up working in agriculture until I was 18 years old.
Then I decided to get married to my wonderful wife. Her name is Elva Yolanda. God gave us 2 sons Wilmer, 23 years old and Obed 21. Now I have a daughter-in-law and a beautiful grandson.
For a while I was sick and unable to work, so my wife supported us. God did not abandon us in those difficult moments. God gave me the opportunity to meet Pastor Ben, Don Carlos and their families. I applied for a job with them and I am grateful to God for the opportunity that I was given to work in Love Guatemala working as security.