Internal Work Hub

Behind every regional initiative, there’s a passionate and committed team working to turn strategy into impact. The ROC Team leads the design, implementation, and monitoring of key projects across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, supporting local offices, building strong partnerships, and ensuring alignment with JA Americas’ strategic priorities. Together, we drive innovation, collaboration, and measurable change—empowering youth and strengthening our regional network every step of the way.

JA Americas – ROC Team

Senior Leadership Team

Noël Zemborain
Noël Zemborain
President
Silvina Llarena
Silvina Llarena
Talent Development Director
Itatí Cabral
Itatí Cabral
Education & Impact Director
Pamela Ladrón de Guevara
Pamela Ladrón de Guevara
Communications & Marketing Lead
José Giner
José Giner
Digital Transformation Lead

Education and Impact

Itatí Cabral

Itatí Cabral

Education and Impact Director

Oversees the design and execution of regional educational projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, quality standards, and impact measurement. Leads the definition of the core learning portfolio and drives continuous improvement through rigorous evaluation.

Matías Agustoni

Matías Agustoni

Operations Coordinator

Leads the project managers' team to ensure the effective implementation of regional projects, ensuring success, impact, and quality.

Valentina Agüero

Valentina Agüero

Project Manager

Manages the regional execution of initiatives with KPMG, PayPal, Oracle, UPS, EY, Accenture and Mercado Libre.

Florencia Bullano

Florencia Bullano

Project Manager

Leads the implementation of La compañía, the Entrepreneurial Skills Pass (ESP), and Company of the Year competition, ensuring quality and service for participating countries.

Luisa Cavanagh

Luisa Cavanagh

Project Manager

Manages the regional execution of initiatives with Deloitte, Western Union, IBM PTech and Arcos Dorados.

Manuela García Álvarez

Manuela García Álvarez

Project Manager

Responsible for the successful implementation of IBM SkillsBuild in the region.

Paula Porta

Paula Porta

Project Manager

Responsible for the successful implementation of IBM SkillsBuild in the region.

Macarena Bezos

Macarena Bezos

Project Manager

Leads the implementation of NAUFest and Chatbot in the region.

Martín Michelli

Martín Michelli

Project Manager

Leads the implementation of Open Access in the region.

Iris Medina

Iris Medina Torres

Project Manager

Leads the implementation of Crowley.

Gisela Ávila

Gisela Ávila

Project Manager

Responsible for the successful implementation of the She's Digital program, empowering young women through digital and entrepreneurial education.

Leonardo Cadena

Leonardo Cadena

Project Manager

Responsible for the successful implementation of the She's Digital program, empowering young women through digital and entrepreneurial education.

Juan Esteban Ochoa

Juan Esteban Ochoa

Impact Intelligence and Data Analyst

Leads the collection, analysis, and visualization of data from the implementation of IBM SkillsBuild in the region

Juan Esteban Ochoa

Luciana Margaria

Impact Intelligence Analyst

Leads the collection, analysis, and visualization of data from national offices across the Americas to inform and strengthen strategic decision-making.

Digital Transformation

José Giner

José Giner

Digital Transformation Lead

Drives digital transformation at JA Americas, fostering innovation and developing capabilities to integrate digital solutions across the organization.

Florencia Celmi

Florencia Celmi

Salesforce Manager

Leads the design, improvement, and support of processes related to Salesforce implementation and adoption.

Santiago Álvarez

Santiago Álvarez

IT Assistant

Provides support for digital platforms and ensures the operational continuity of tech infrastructure and tools.

Communications and Marketing

Pamela Ladrón de Guevara

Pamela Ladrón de Guevara

Communications and Marketing Lead

Leads regional communication strategies to support fundraising, partnerships, and program visibility. Oversees digital marketing campaigns and internal communications across the JA Americas network.

Agustina Pierini

Agustina Pierini

Digital Communication Analyst

Implements the institutional communication agenda across digital channels, including NAUFest, JA Company Program, and the Company of the Year Competition.

Sofía Raniqueo

Sofía Raniqueo

Communications Analyst

Designs and executes communication strategies for regional programs and corporate partnerships (Disney, Deloitte, Microsoft, Mercado Libre, Oracle, Western Union, Accenture, PayPal, IBM, Chatbot).

Micaela Bonifaz

Micaela Bonifaz

Communications Analyst

Develops and delivers communication strategies tailored to the She's Digital program, ensuring strong messaging and engagement.

Sofía Reynoso

Sofía Reynoso

Graphic & Audiovisual Designer

Ensures consistency in brand application across internal and external communication materials through visual design and multimedia assets.

Business Development and Marketing

Alejandra Calderón

Alejandra Calderón

Fundraising Coordinator

Manages and cultivates partnerships with key donors, aligning funding with programmatic impact and regional growth goals.

Gabriela Socías Lillie

Gabriela Socías Lillie

Fundraising Coordinator

Manages and cultivates partnerships with key donors, aligning funding with programmatic impact and regional growth goals.

Federica Pereira

Federica Pereira

Fundraising Analyst
Alumni Coordinator

Supports donor mapping, reporting, and opportunity identification to strengthen the funding pipeline and drive data-informed decision-making. Promotes and works for the expansion of the Alumni network in the region and supports the national alumni chapters.

Talent Development

Silvina Llarena

Silvina Llarena

Talent Development Director

Develops strategies and frameworks for talent acquisition, onboarding, and training. Promotes best practices in corporate governance across the region.

Camila Martinez

Camila Martinez

Talent Assistant

Provides administrative assistance in talent development processes.

Administration

Guadalupe El Hay

Guadalupe El Hay

Administrative Coordinator

Contract and personal documentation management, supplier and donor company management, and coordination of accounting activities.