Projects in Motion
Meet the project authors whose initiatives have deployed across education, civic innovation, environmental stewardship, and social enterprise.
Projects & Their Authors
Claudia Concepcion
PanamaClaudia Concepción, originating from Panamá, embodies the impactful reach of our programs. Selected to join the Startup Las Americas track at Georgetown University in Washington DC, Claudia has demonstrated exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Her journey through the program has equipped her with the skills and vision to create transformative projects, aiming to inspire and uplift communities through innovative solutions. Claudia continues to be an active participant contributing to our mission and motivating future leaders and innovators.
Diego Hernandez
PanamaDiego Hernandez from Panama is an exemplar of the impactful reach of our initiatives. As a participant in the Music Las Americas track at Georgetown University in Washington DC, Diego has showcased his exceptional musical talent and innovative thinking. During the pandemic, he also interned, gaining valuable experience and contributing to our mission. Diego continues to inspire through his artistic endeavors and remains an active member of our community, driving positive change and fostering creativity.
Thant Htet Oo
Myanmar
Felipe Eleta
PanamaFelipe Eleta from Panama is a standout alum of our programs, having participated in the Startup Las Americas track. A graduate of Florida State University, Felipe earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Management. His academic background and entrepreneurial spirit have been instrumental in his success. Felipe remains actively involved, leveraging his skills and experience to mentor emerging leaders and contribute to impactful projects across the Americas.
Maria Sofia
PanamaMaria Sofia from Panama is a shining example of the talent nurtured by our programs. As a participant in the Science & Engineering Track, she showcased her dedication and passion for medicine. Her journey through the program has equipped her with the skills and knowledge to drive impactful medical innovations. Maria Sofia remains actively engaged, continually contributing to our mission and inspiring future generations of leaders in the medical field.
Pierina Diana
PanamaPierina Diana, hailing from Venezuela, is a shining example of the transformative power of our programs. Nominated to participate in the Startup Las Americas track at Georgetown University in Washington DC, Pierina has distinguished herself as a visionary leader and innovator. With a passion for social entrepreneurship and a commitment to driving meaningful change, Pierina has leveraged her experience at Futuro Las Americas to develop impactful projects that address pressing challenges in her home country and beyond. She remains actively engaged, contributing to our mission and inspiring future generations of leaders and innovators.
Nicolas Ugalde Ortiz
Mexico
Javier Lezcano
PanamaJavier Lezcano from Panama embodies the innovative spirit fostered our program. As a participant in the Startup Las Americas track, Javier demonstrated exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial skills. His experience in the program has equipped him with the tools to drive impactful projects and address pressing challenges in his community. Javier continues to engage with us contributing to our mission and inspiring the next generation of innovators and leaders.
Nicolas Cisneros Palma
Mexico
Ricardo Adames
PanamaRicardo Adames from Panama is a distinguished alumnus of our programs. Participating in the Startup Las Americas track, Ricardo showcased his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset. His journey has been marked by significant accomplishments in fostering social change and entrepreneurship. Ricardo continues to contribute to our mission, inspiring future innovators and leaders through his active involvement and dedication to creating impactful projects in his community.
Pavel Osorio
PanamaPavel Osorio, originally from Panama, exemplifies the artistic excellence fostered by our programs. Nominated to participate in the Music Las Americas track at Georgetown University in Washington DC, Pavel is a passionate and talented musician with aspirations of becoming a world-renowned artist. His unique musical style aims to inspire and uplift others through the universal language of music. Pavel remains an active participant continuously contributing to our mission and embodying the transformative power of our programs.
Luis Lopez Garcia
MexicoLuis Ignacio López Garcia is a transactional attorney at Jones Day — among the most prestigious law firms in the world, with over 2,500 attorneys across more than 40 offices on five continents. Based in the firm's Mexico City office, he structures and advises on cross-border M&A transactions, infrastructure deals, and complex commercial and finance agreements for multinational clients operating across jurisdictions, in both English and Spanish. His practice extends into anti-corruption and anti-bribery investigations, regulatory compliance, and administrative law — the kind of institutional-grade legal architecture that underpins hemispheric commerce. Before Jones Day, Luis sharpened his corporate and antitrust practice at Hogan Lovells, another globally ranked firm, and at Aziz & Kaye Business Law. He holds a law degree from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City, one of the country's most respected private institutions. Luis first entered the ecosystem as a Futuro project author. That he now serves as Executive Director of the organization — while simultaneously practicing at the highest tier of international corporate law — is not incidental. It is the proof of concept: the generational pipeline that Futuro was built to produce.
Gerdyn Jose Mojica
United States of America
Diego Gracia
MexicoDiego Gracia, hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, is a standout participant from our Science and Engineering Las Americas track. Demonstrating a deep passion for scientific inquiry and engineering innovation, Diego has leveraged his experience with Futuro Las Americas to push the boundaries in his field. He continues to actively engage contributing to ongoing projects and inspiring his peers with his commitment to excellence and innovation. Diego’s journey epitomizes the transformative power of education and the potential for impactful scientific advancements.
Diego Gordon
PanamaDiego Gordon from Panama is a testament to the transformative power of our program. As a participant in the Science & Engineering Las Americas track, Diego demonstrated his passion and aptitude for technology and finance. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems and Finance at Florida State University. Diego’s journey has equipped him with the skills to innovate and lead in his field, and he continues to inspire future generations through his active involvement with the organization.
Alejandra Lopez Portillo
MexicoSantiago Ramirez Anguiano
Mexico
Mariana Vlieg
PanamaMariana Vlieg, from Panama, is a distinguished alumna of our Startup Las Americas and Theater Las Americas tracks. Serving as Vice Chair of our Board of Advisors from 2019 to 2020 and leading the Futuro Las Americas Scholars program in 2019, Mariana has consistently showcased her leadership and talent. A graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Entrepreneurship, she is a visionary entrepreneur in the arts. Mariana has leveraged her entrepreneurial skills to excel as a performing artist, production specialist, and ballet dancer and choreographer. She has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as ENLACES, Fundación Espacio Creativo, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Academia de Danzas Steps, and Too Much Productions in Panama City, Panama, and New York City.
Mateo Porras Bermúdez
Colombia
Maria Alexandra Sheppard
PanamaMaria Alexandra Sheppard from Panama exemplifies the transformative potential of our programs. As a participant in the Startup Las Americas track, she showcased her leadership and innovative spirit. Currently, Maria Alexandra is an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame in the USA, where she studies Neuroscience and Behavior and is a Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholar. Serving as the Chair of our Board of Advisors from 2019 to 2020, she played a crucial role in guiding our organization. Maria Alexandra remains an active contributor, inspiring and mentoring future generations of leaders.
Luis Gerardo Cardenas Reyes
MexicoSantiago Chapa De Vecchi
MexicoStephanie Segura León
Mexico
Héctor H. López
United StatesHector is an international relations strategist, cultural diplomat, and institution builder operating across the Americas. He is the founder of BeNeXT Global and the narrative source of a hemispheric ecosystem that includes Futuro, NeXT, Mítikah, and Medikah—institutions built on authorship, legacy, and continuity.
Mark Frankin
United States of America
Alistair Coll
MexicoAlistair Pablo Coll Corona operates at the intersection of global management consulting and hemispheric institutional leadership. He serves as a Consultant at Efficio — Europe’s largest procurement consultancy, headquartered in London — working from the firm’s Mexico City office, where he advises multinational clients on procurement strategy, operational optimization, and supply chain transformation across industries. Before Efficio, Alistair spent over two years at Nextia, one of Mexico’s leading digital transformation firms, where he managed complex app and web development initiatives across the digital health, insurance, and government sectors, and led ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 certification processes — quality frameworks that few professionals his age have directed. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Innovation from Universidad Panamericana and additional credentials from IPADE — Mexico’s most prestigious business school — in business management, alongside Scrum and ISO certifications. He is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French. Within the ecosystem, Alistair is among the most consequential alumni in the organization’s history. He first entered as a project author through the Startup Las Americas track and rose through every level of institutional responsibility — serving two terms as Chair of the Board of Advisors (2020–2021, 2024–2025) and as LATAM Strategic Liaison, building partnerships with NGOs, governments, and academic institutions across the hemisphere. He now serves as Executive Director of BeNeXT Global, overseeing the operational architecture of the institution and its programming across the Americas. That Alistair now leads both a practice at a London-headquartered global consultancy and a hemispheric leadership institution — simultaneously, from Mexico City — is not a contradiction. It is the design working as intended.
Jose Pablo Ugalde Ortiz
MexicoGrace Porosky
United States of AmericaPriscila Putzulu
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