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Samuel Snyder - Executive Director

Right out of University, Sam served in Peace Corps, Ivory Coast, but it wasn’t until a sustainable development tour to Guatemala a few years later that he shifted his focus again to developing nations. After his trip, he decided to get a Masters in Public Administration at Seattle University while simultaneously launching his career in International Development. Life came full circle when he relocated his family to Guatemala in 2012 to become Director for ecofiltro: one. He is passionate about seeing people around the globe have the same choices affluent nations have, starting with water.

Twitter: @samuelsnyder

Christopher Eaton - Director of Field Operations

Twenty-five years ago Chris started Bridge Builders, a company who has coordinated international service trips for more than 5000 people in over 10 countries. Working with community leaders and NGOs in Latin America, he has learned many things about good and bad development models. He loves working for ecofiltro: one because it is one of the simplest ways to get clean water into homes. As a resident of Guatemala, he feels privileged to be involved in solving one of their most fundamental problems.

Julio Meléndez - Senior Field Director, Guatemala

Julio has worked and volunteered for years in organizations that support rural Guatemalans. Using his English and his studies in Environmental Engineering, he eventually crossed paths with ecofiltro: one, where he acts as a liaison for villagers, educating and training in the use of ecofilters.  Julio would probably do the same thing with his time if we didn’t pay him; seeing his fellow Guatemalans enjoy clean water makes him pretty happy.

Jonatan de León - Administrator, Guatemala

Jonatan brings his skills as an accountant to keep ecofiltro: one operating smoothly. Bilingual, with background studies in architecture, he took this position knowing that his work would impact the health of people in his country. He values the opportunity that being in touch with communities provides, giving a different perspective on life and new concept about what we have and do not have.

Emanuel Roca - Field Representative, Guatemala

Emanuel grew up in one of the communities he now serves. Before coming to ecofiltro: one, he worked with Mi Familia Progresa as a community educator, encouraging families to make changes that would benefit their children. In his work, he has seen the economic reality of the town who watched him grow up, and he wants to bring a light that will continue changing the dynamic of health and well-being for the future of his people.

Heather Snyder - Editor

Heather transitioned from teaching high school to editing when her first child was born. With a background in volunteer work, including Peace Corps, she feels very lucky to be putting her skills to use for a cause like ecofiltro: one.