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Our Mission: We generate resources to assist the growth and development of the Unidad Académica Campesina - Carmen Pampa (UAC-CP), a college serving impoverished rural Bolivian families through education, research, and community projects. The College was founded in 1993 to address poor living conditions through affordable higher education. Students at the Unidad Académica Campesina - Carmen Pampa (UAC-CP) know that education is the best asset they can bring back to their communities. Our Values:
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Leahy, MSW, Chair Mary Pat Lee, Vice Chair MEMBERS Mary Des Roche EMERITUS MEMBERS Honorary Board Members Bishop Juan Vargas Jaime Aparicio Andrea J. Lee, IHM Reverend Dennis Dease Joseph Horning Margaret McCaig
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John began working as the Executive Director of Carmen Pampa Fund in August 2009. His extensive leadership and management experience in nonprofits coupled with his passion for addressing and ending the systemic causes of poverty and his commitment to social justice make him the ideal person to lead the organization. From 2005 until June 2009, John was CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. John frequently advocated at the State Capitol and in the community, educating lawmakers and our neighbors about how to provide affordable access to healthcare and financial support for quality child care ends the cycle of poverty and keeps families from sliding further into poverty. He previously served as rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul for 12 years. John holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from the College of St. Thomas, a master’s degree in divinity from the St. Paul Seminary and a master’s degree in nonprofit business administration from the University of Notre Dame. 
Jessica began working with Carmen Pampa Fund as the Office Administrator in January 2008. She has a bachelors degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies/Mexican, has participated in the Program in International Management at the School for International Training – Brattleboro, VT and the Mini-MBA Program at St. Thomas University - Minneapolis, MN. She is fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish. During the last 17 years, Jessica has gained an extensive background working with local and international non-profit organizations serving primarily Spanish speaking populations. 
Nadine has served in a variety of capacities at Carmen Pampa Fund since January 1999 and currently acts as the Development Associate. Prior to her work here, she was employed by Hasbro Games for 5 years where she was a National Accounts Sales Manager. Nadine graduated from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1990 with a Bachelor of Applied Science. 
Sarah is a former UAC-CP volunteer who joined the Carmen Pampa Fund staff in July 2008. Living and working on-site in Bolivia, Sarah is responsible for facilitating communication between the Fund and the College, as well as coordinating on-site logistics for the Growing Partnerships Initiative. In addition to her previous work at the UAC-CP, Sarah has more than eight years of experience in non-profit program management and grant writing. She has a B.A. in peace studies and social science from the College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN.
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