About Us
Meet the team driving change at Soy Niña
Our History
In February 2018, the conviction was born to accompany girls and adolescents in contexts of psychosocial vulnerability. We started in Los Guido, Desamparados, working from the perspective of respectful education and human rights.
We expanded to Río Azul in 2019 and reached Pavas in 2021. In each community, we work in contexts marked by urban violence, early pregnancies, drug trafficking, and inequality. Our purpose is to provide safe spaces where girls can be supported in their holistic development.
Today, we continue growing. In 2025, we will expand to new communities, always faithful to our mission of educating with excellence, equity, and sisterhood.
Our Professional Team
Stefany Araya
Program Director
Hilda Rivera
Administrative Assistant
Estefanía Rodríguez
Coordination Assistant
Paola Arce
Media Manager
Andrea Marín
Volunteer Coordinator
Kelly Pacheco
Programs Coordinator
Melissa Lobo
Programs Facilitator
Kiara Corea
Programs Facilitator
Reychelle Mena
Programs Facilitator
Board of Directors
Ana Laura Araya
President
Alejandro Ejea
Secretary
Arturo Pardo
First Member
Glenda Umaña
Comptroller
Karla Prendas
Member
Alejandra Meza
Member
Krizia Aguilar
Member
Corporate Allies
Companies committed to our mission
UNFPA
UNICEF
Cummins
World Hug Group
Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud
KMA
OTSÍ
P&G
Nutri Snacks
Blackbaud
BAC Credomatic
Coopeservidores
FIFCO
Voces Vitales Costa Rica
Novohogar
VMware
University Partners
Universities supporting our training and internships
Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC)
Universidad de la Habra (UH)