To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery.<\/span><\/h4>\nVision<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAllowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all.<\/span><\/h4>\nPurpose<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including:<\/span><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brillodesol.org\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20139830_10155531260294393_4309355795359744481_n.jpg?resize=711%2C427&ssl=1\")
<\/h4>\n1. Fundraising, educational and other support to:<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide scholarships and other direct tuition assistance to children attending Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol School, a registered Guatemalan non-governmental organization operating a school for children with special needs located in San Gaspar Vivar, in the municipality of La Antigua, Sacatep\u00e9quez, Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide funding to Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol for capital expenditures, instructional expenses of the school, and for administration of other programs designed to promote and foster special education teacher training and services.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Educate and provide information to the general public about the educational, social, and health needs of families and children in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n2. To recruit and coordinate the efforts of volunteers and professionals from the USA and Canada to assist Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol and its partner organizations in providing educational and health services to children and families in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n3. To promote and improve the Education and Health of indigenous communities in Guatemala and to cooperate with other agencies or groups delivering education and health services that augment or support Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/h4>\nA copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
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<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brillodesol.org\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11892254_423984691125717_8779099762183938526_n-e1534122911375.jpg?resize=265%2C322&ssl=1\")
<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n![\"Stevencooper\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brillodesol.org\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Stevencooper.jpg?resize=265%2C330&ssl=1\")
<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n![\"8a888bd6-b839-414d-81be-4597e12deb85[1]\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brillodesol.org\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/8a888bd6-b839-414d-81be-4597e12deb851.jpg?resize=258%2C316&ssl=1\")
Michael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n![\"ravi\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brillodesol.org\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ravi.jpg?resize=266%2C324&ssl=1\")
Ravi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brillodesol.org\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/40377632_288657991948951_2061357562166509568_n.jpg?resize=265%2C354&ssl=1\")
Letty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
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<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all.<\/span><\/h4>\nPurpose<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including:<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\n1. Fundraising, educational and other support to:<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide scholarships and other direct tuition assistance to children attending Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol School, a registered Guatemalan non-governmental organization operating a school for children with special needs located in San Gaspar Vivar, in the municipality of La Antigua, Sacatep\u00e9quez, Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide funding to Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol for capital expenditures, instructional expenses of the school, and for administration of other programs designed to promote and foster special education teacher training and services.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Educate and provide information to the general public about the educational, social, and health needs of families and children in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n2. To recruit and coordinate the efforts of volunteers and professionals from the USA and Canada to assist Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol and its partner organizations in providing educational and health services to children and families in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n3. To promote and improve the Education and Health of indigenous communities in Guatemala and to cooperate with other agencies or groups delivering education and health services that augment or support Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/h4>\nA copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including:<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\n1. Fundraising, educational and other support to:<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide scholarships and other direct tuition assistance to children attending Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol School, a registered Guatemalan non-governmental organization operating a school for children with special needs located in San Gaspar Vivar, in the municipality of La Antigua, Sacatep\u00e9quez, Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide funding to Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol for capital expenditures, instructional expenses of the school, and for administration of other programs designed to promote and foster special education teacher training and services.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Educate and provide information to the general public about the educational, social, and health needs of families and children in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n2. To recruit and coordinate the efforts of volunteers and professionals from the USA and Canada to assist Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol and its partner organizations in providing educational and health services to children and families in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n3. To promote and improve the Education and Health of indigenous communities in Guatemala and to cooperate with other agencies or groups delivering education and health services that augment or support Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/h4>\nA copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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<\/h4>\n1. Fundraising, educational and other support to:<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide scholarships and other direct tuition assistance to children attending Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol School, a registered Guatemalan non-governmental organization operating a school for children with special needs located in San Gaspar Vivar, in the municipality of La Antigua, Sacatep\u00e9quez, Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Provide funding to Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol for capital expenditures, instructional expenses of the school, and for administration of other programs designed to promote and foster special education teacher training and services.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Educate and provide information to the general public about the educational, social, and health needs of families and children in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n2. To recruit and coordinate the efforts of volunteers and professionals from the USA and Canada to assist Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol and its partner organizations in providing educational and health services to children and families in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n3. To promote and improve the Education and Health of indigenous communities in Guatemala and to cooperate with other agencies or groups delivering education and health services that augment or support Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/h4>\nA copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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\u2022 Provide funding to Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol for capital expenditures, instructional expenses of the school, and for administration of other programs designed to promote and foster special education teacher training and services.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u2022 Educate and provide information to the general public about the educational, social, and health needs of families and children in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n2. To recruit and coordinate the efforts of volunteers and professionals from the USA and Canada to assist Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol and its partner organizations in providing educational and health services to children and families in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n3. To promote and improve the Education and Health of indigenous communities in Guatemala and to cooperate with other agencies or groups delivering education and health services that augment or support Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/h4>\nA copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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2. To recruit and coordinate the efforts of volunteers and professionals from the USA and Canada to assist Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol and its partner organizations in providing educational and health services to children and families in Guatemala.<\/span><\/h4>\n3. To promote and improve the Education and Health of indigenous communities in Guatemala and to cooperate with other agencies or groups delivering education and health services that augment or support Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/h4>\nA copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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A copy of our IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter can be found by clicking this link: \u00a0501(c)(3) Determination Letter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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\u00a0<\/h2>\nBoard of Directors
<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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<\/span><\/h4>\nSabrina Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nPresident<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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President<\/strong><\/h4>\nSabrina is from Toronto Canada and\u00a0 has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years and is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Educator. Her passion for health and mindfulness meditation has led her to\u00a0lead mindful eating nutrition workshops for youth and adults. \u00a0 She has a not for profit The Nourish Well Community Project that provides healthy food initiatives for youth and families in local low income communities. Sabrina has been a volunteer with St. Johns Ambulance Dog Therapy program for 10 years with her dog Chico, visiting local long term care facilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nTogether with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Together with her husband Steven Cooper (board member) they have volunteered with Global Dental Relief providing dental care to children in need in the rural areas of Guatemala. They also had the opportunity to visit Brillo de Sol and spend time with the students and staff helping in many ways. After their numerous volunteer trips to Guatemala they are pleased to have the opportunity to get more involved and continue efforts to support Brillo de Sol, the school they fell in love with.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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<\/h4>\nJoe Phebus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nTreasurer and Technology<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAs the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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As the founder and past-president of Brillo de Sol USA, Joe comes to us with 30+ years experience in accounting, information systems and operations management in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.\u00a0 He has served in a number of volunteer roles over the years, including many years as a board member and finance committee chair for a Catholic Elementary school in Baltimore Maryland, as a Scout leader, and as a volunteer with our partner organization, CasaSito, developing a curriculum and mentoring young entrepreneurs. While living in Guatemala, he worked with Letty to formalize business processes and practices and assisted with the process of organization and recognition of Asociaci\u00f3n\u00a0Brillo de Sol as a Guatemalan ONG. \u00a0He runs an IT consulting business specializing in retail systems and finance.\u00a0\u00a0He holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cWhen I first encountered the children from Brillo de Sol at the CasaSito Festivals, and watched how they looked out for each other, I knew this program was something special. \u00a0Letty and her team have worked hard to grow the program, improve its organizational and educational capabilities, and are working hard to put Brillo de Sol on a sustainable path for many years to come. \u00a0It has been a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be a part of these changes.\u00a0 We have a terrific team on the USA board and thanks to the help of our friends and supporters in the USA and Canada, the future looks bright for the school and the children and families we serve.” \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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<\/strong>Steven Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nSecretary<\/strong><\/h4>\nSteven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Steven has been in the furniture industry for many years starting in a successful family upholstery manufacturing business. He completed his degree in business and for the past 23 years he has been a marketing specialist with Ashley Furniture. He has successfully led his teams in sales in the greater Toronto area.\u00a0 Always willing to volunteer and give back he has opened up his heart to the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Steven and\u00a0 wife Sabrina are from Toronto Canada where they live with their two dogs Chico and Brix.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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\u00a0<\/h4>\nMichael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Michael Fraas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nPast President and Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMichael is a speech-language pathologist and received his Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He has 2<\/span>1 years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Michael\u2019s research has focused on the areas of cognitive-motor interference following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, concussion in sport, and narrative medicine-based approaches for meeting the needs of adults with acquired brain injury. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and is actively involved in several task forces conducting evidence-based reviews of treatments for traumatic brain injury and stroke. Michael has traveled to Guatemala on four separate occasions, bringing college students for service-learning excursions. In 2017, his students spent a month at Brillo de Sol collecting baseline cognitive and linguistic data so teachers would have a way to track student progress. He is thrilled by the opportunity to continue his partnership with Brillo de Sol.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Sujatha Srinivasan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAccounting and Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nSujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Sujatha is a trained Pharmacist and accomplished Professor in the College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 Sujatha has a passion for Pharmacology and has motivated many of her students to excel in their programs and go on to be successful executives in the Pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Sujatha holds an undergraduate and Masters degree in Pharmacy.\u00a0 She has counseled many a student in their undergraduate years to help shape and mold them for their future careers.\u00a0 Sujatha has volunteered in several organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with her foster kittens program and being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Sujatha and her husband Ravi are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!!<\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nRavi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Ravi Srinivasan<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nTechnology<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nRavi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Ravi has over 30 years of experience in the C-Suite for Retail and Distribution in Canada and the US.\u00a0 Ravi has helped many retailers with their strategic initiatives and holds an undergraduate Engineering degree and an MBA. Always willing to volunteer and give back to society he has worked in various organizations in the past and is proud of being associated with the school Brillo de Sol.\u00a0 Ravi and his wife Sujatha are from Sugar Land, Texas where they live with their two dogs, 2 cats and foster kittens!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nLetty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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Letty L\u00f3pez Contreras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBoard Member; \u00a0Founder and Executive Director of Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, Guatemala<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nAs a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
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Mission To provide education and rehabilitation support to the children of Guatemala while respecting their unique and individual learning abilities, building self-esteem, fostering creativity, and promoting discovery. Vision Allowing Brillo de Sol Guatemala to be a self-sustaining, model learning centerthat champions the unique learning abilities of Guatemalan children, promoting equity & celebrating diversity for all. Purpose Brillo de Sol, Inc. is a US nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, supporting and advancing the education, health and quality of life of children with special needs and disabilities in Guatemala, including: 1. 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As a therapist, Letty found her mission a many years ago providing education to children with different forms of learning. \u00a0She began the school with a positive attitude, 2 tables and 8 chairs. \u00a0As a result of Letty\u2019s leadership, Brillo de Sol has grown to over 85 students in the school, added an early learning program, plus programs for speech therapy, psychology, teacher training, parent education, cooking classes, agronomy, and other academic support. Letty carries the message of how important it is to provide special education opportunities in Guatemala to local and national government and community organizations.\u00a0 She works with families to unleash the potential of their children. She is a tireless champion for these children, constantly reminding people of the gifts and potential they possess.<\/span><\/h4>\n\u201cI work every day to maintain excellence in education and rehabilitation of our students, always ensuring that their education is appropriate to their needs. That they\u00a0learn values such as respect for diversity and each other, develop their critical thinking skills, and that they realize how bright they are and above all, to see life with\u00a0<\/b>joy.\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brillo de Sol USA is recognized by GuideStar for excellence in govenance and transparency.\u00a0 Click the image below to learn more.<\/span>
<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nBrillo de Sol, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity, a non-profit organization,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>incorporated in the State of Maryland (EIN:45-5267898).\u00a0\u00a0 All donations are 100% tax-deductible as provided by law in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, organizing documents, and the current financial statement of Brillo de Sol is available by writing 6605 Walnutwood Circle, Baltimore, MD 21212.\u00a0\u00a0 Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\nWhile contributions from donors to Brillo to de Sol USA (Brillo de Sol, Inc.) benefit the children served by\u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol in Guatemala, the Board of Directors of Brillo de Sol, Inc. has discretion over how and when these funds are distributed to\u00a0<\/em>Asociaci\u00f3n Brillo de Sol, and to what purpose they are to be used. \u00a0<\/em>This allows us to provide sufficient oversight and control to ensure that contributions are used only for purposes that comply with\u00a0section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code\u00a0and are tax\u00a0deductible.<\/em>\u00a0 Brillo de Sol, Inc. has established procedures and controls to\u00a0ensure that donations are used as intended. \u00a0 For more information, e-mail us at brillodesolusa@brillodesol.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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