We envision a Guatemala that thrives when its people develop holistically.

Katherine Lopez began serving Love Guatemala as a teen, helping her parents Carlos & Telma , the founders of the school, with small projects such as selling t-shirts and paintings.  She then began her career as the administrative assistant. Katy has grown and developed in leadership as Love Guatemala has grown, and in 2023 she became General Director.  Katy studied business administration at Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala and has one son, Killiam.

Pabel is a graphic artist, and he supports Love Guatemala by working in photography, videography, and social media. He also coordinates short-term mission teams that come to serve. He and his wife, Naomi, have a daughter, Eliza and a son, Ezra.

Mailyn began her education as a student in the English School at Love Guatemala, then became an English teacher.  She also serves as the Director of Vocational Schools.  After completing her studies at Love Guatemala, Maylin went on to study at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala 2.0.  

Sergio started working with Love Guatemala as a teacher in the básicos program (middle school) and has since become the Director of Adult Education. He has a wife and two children and enjoys the opportunity to cultivate a seed with the talents and gifts that the Father has given him to share with others.

Yesika began a Speech Therapy practice at Love Guatemala in 2022 and has become a leader of holistic programming since that time. She now oversees the Nutrition Program that serves young children and the Medical Clinic in addition to the Speech Therapy Program.

Olga has been cooking for and serving meals to children through the nutrition program since 2015. She enjoys sharing with every child how to find their true identity in Jesus and helping them strengthen, grow, and develop properly for their age by providing appropriate nutrition.

Mayra has served Love Guatemala for many years. She is also pursuing adult education at the school with the goal of becoming a secretary. Mayra has three children.

Otto is a long-time employee of Love Guatemala who enjoys the ministry environment. He appreciated the opportunity to participate in discipleship alongside his work responsibilities. He has a wife and two children.

Luis and his wife have two adult children and are also grandparents. He has served and protected Love Guatemala for many years and also appreciates working in the ministry environment.

Yosimar serves as the Pastor at both Iglesia Nueva Vida (New Life Church), which meets at Love Guatemala, and as the Chaplain at Love Guatemala.  He provides spiritual support to the staff and students through devotions, counseling, and in other ways.

Amy is a human-centered designer with a Master’s in Design from Herron School of Art & Design. She has had diverse work experiences in public and non-profit sector administration, including public health, public television, and public education. Amy is passionate about loving and serving others, particularly in multicultural settings. Amy and her husband Scott and their five children attend Indy Metro Church.

Ben and his wife Jennifer and their 8 children lived and served in Guatemala for 10 years. They helped establish Love Guatemala in Magdalena and see it through a period of great growth and development. Ben has served as a Pastor, Missionary, and Church Planter. He is passionate about helping people come to know, love, and follow Jesus. Now that he had returned to the US, he is working for New Life Network, an organization that supports and plants churches in Hispanic/Latino communities. He is grateful to continue serving Love Guatemala as a member of the board of directors and by providing coaching for the leadership team at Love Guatemala.

Jared Huckstep is the Pastor of Indy Metro Church and currently serves as the treasurer of Love Guatemala. Before becoming a pastor, Jared was a high school math teacher for 11 years and holds a degree in Mathematics Education from Purdue University, a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from IUPUI, and a certificate of urban church planting from Indiana Wesleyan University. Jared has a passion for discipling people to follow Jesus and believes that a clear calling of the modern day church is to love those who are marginalized and disinherited. Jared and his wife, Carissa have two children, Madelynn and Maxwell, and they are also licensed foster parents.

Rich Irish is a founding board member. He has been a supporter and champion of Love Guatemala for many years. He is a retired Army officer, having served 23 years, and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.  He is also retired from a second career at Indy Parks Department, after his military service.  When he’s not working part-time, you can find Rich cheering on his grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

Jake first became involved with Love Guatemala through Indy Metro Church on the eastside of Indianapolis where he serves as a bi-vocational pastor.  He also owns his own web design & development company, Colorbox Design.  Jake and his wife Emily share a passion and love for Latin American people and culture. They have two children, James & Cohen, and are licensed foster parents for unaccompanied minors at the border.  In their free time, they enjoy trying different varieties of international & local cuisine.

Carlos and his wife Telma started Love Guatemala in their home in 2006. He has worked in different areas of the school over time and seen how God, in the midst of his mercy, has been in each project. Carlos has felt God working in the schools, the students, the staff, his family, and specifically in himself. Currently, Carlos works for Red Nueva Vida (New Life Network) in Guatemala, helping to plant churches in Central America. He also works in a very part-time role at Love Guatemala supporting the school chaplain and leadership.

Formerly working in the financial services industry, Kim is an artist who owns and operates Page’s Palette, offering group painting experiences.  She and her husband Glenn have one daughter and live in rural Virginia.