Dream Team
Alberto Armira
Head Foreman
Vivi Calán
Bottle School Director
Andres González
Development DirectorBoard of Directors
The Hug It Forward Board of Directors do not and have never received a salary for their operational and logistical guidance which allows more resources to be invested in our on-the-ground operations.
Zach Balle
PresidentAdam Flores
Secretary/TreasurerDave Watson
Chairman of the BoardBoard of Advisors
Our Board of Advisors ensure that Hug It Forward runs smoothly and we would not be where we are today without their invaluable support.
Mike Azcue
Business Development
Chris Barry
Community Development
Scott Burrows
Accounting
Jarrett (Javi) Carpenter
Community Development
Janet Casteel
Accounting
Bill Cohan
Legal
Gabe Cohan
Legal
Judy Cohan
Legal
Siggy Bataille Holbik
Community Development
Solomon Marsala
Team Development
Carmen Mauk
Community Development
Sherry Miller
Community Development
Tricia Stevens
Business Development
Kautia Vaden
Business Development
Franklin Voorhees
Community Development
Mykell Winterowd
Community Development
Jorge Guzmán, Hug It Forward’s much loved Director of Environmental Education, passed away tragically on Monday, September 9, 2013. His love of teaching and his passion for the communities of San Martín Jilotepeque continue to inspire us every day, and he will live on forever in our hearts.