Our Values
EMPATHY
We understand and share the needs of others and avoid judgement. This is our core value!
INCLUSION
We value diversity and treat each other with respect and dignity. We don’t condone discrimination towards any race, ethnicity, nationality, spiritual belief or lack thereof, sexual orientation, socioeconomic condition.
PASION
We remember at all times our inspiration to be a part of this initiative and seek for others to adopt the right attitude.
EXCELLENCE
Everything we do, we do it looking for the best possible result, maximizing the resources at hand.
TRANSPARENCY
We drive every single one of our projects with complete transparency. Our communication is open and direct.
PERSEVERANCE
We don’t give up when things get tough. We look for creative solutions and allegiances that help us drive our objectives.
Our Team
Our Core Team members are volunteers donating their time, competencies, professional insights, and skills to The Amy Foundation. Even if their areas of expertise and day to day work and study responsibilities might be unalike, they all come together for the same cause: improving the mental health of teenagers and young adults in Costa Rica.
Candy Rivera
Candy is the founder and CEO of Fundación Amy. A Computer Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, she has extensive expertise in system development, project management, product design, and leading high-performance teams. At Fundación Amy, Candy leads the organizational strategy and directly oversees the Operations team, including Finance & Legal, People Operations, and R&D.
Jéssica Viales
As an Internationalist, Jéssica has specialized herself in International Businesses and International Peace Studies. She has taken several professional courses delivered by the United Nations, UNESCO, and UPEACE. She is currently the Director of Alliances and Communications.
Alexandra Carrillo
Alexandra is a Business Administrator, working as a Financial Analyst in the medical device industry. She is currently the Director of Patient Services, leading the Psychology and Social Work teams.