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Formation
All Tamarindxs are required to be involved in formation groups. These groups are based on age and meet regularly to discuss current issues, community organization and other issues which include:
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Immigration
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Racism
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Conflict resolution
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Environment etc.
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Culture
Service
All members of all ages are encouraged and required to be involved in weekly service projects. Projects include:
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Life skills
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Gender equality
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Career building
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Relationships and respect
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Local history
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Tutoring
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Farming
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Community clean ups
(beach, river)
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Home repair
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Assistance to senior community members
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Teaching
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Coaching
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Holly has worked for Catholic Relief Services in many capacities since 2011. She has worked in Guatemala, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and in leadership positions in Laos. Holly currently serves as Chief of Staff for the Chief People and Diversity Officer. She lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her six year old son. Holly has been involved with the Tamarindos since 2002 when she was a Summer Intern. The experience was incredibly formative and Holly has continued to be involved with the Tamarindos since then.
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Holly Fuller
PRESIDENT
Margaret is a retired high school administrator and Spanish teacher in California who has been in Catholic education for over 40 years. She is currently involved in the education programs of the foundation. She first came to the Tamarindo with a school delegation in 2005. Margaret has been passionate about the work of the foundation and the Tamarindo community, returning to Guarjila every year since often accompanied by those wanting to know more about the work of the foundation.
Margaret Miller
Vice-President
Chuck is a sales and marketing executive within the medical device and diagnostics industry. He has a bachelors degree in management and finance from Ball State University. Chuck is married to Pat and has two daughters – Catherine and Elizabeth. Chuck has been involved with the foundation since May 2014 and has since had the opportunity to visit Guarjila with his family.
Chuck Wyman
Treasurer
Vicki graduated from the University of San Diego with a Business Degree and began her career in State Civil Service in California that lasted for 32 years. Once retired, she began working with her husband Steve’s consulting company. Her passion is for her four grandchildren and she also fills her time by serving in various ministries at their local parish. Vicki joined the Tamarindo Board in 2019 and currently serves as the Board Secretary.
Vicki Nasman
Secretary
Amanda (Mandy) Bates is the Vice President of Human Resource Leadership for IU Health. Amanda provides strategic direction to regional and business unit HR teams across the state, with all Regional Vice Presidents and their HR teams reporting up through her. Mandy is a committed human capital leader who thrives on being engaged in complex and innovative initiatives with enthusiasm and quick action. Mandy enjoys tennis, golf, travel, reading, volunteering and spending time with family.
Amanda Bates
Director
Sofía Antonieta Blanc is Language teacher from Sunnyvale, California. She was born in Chile and has now lived in US for 26 years. She is a proud mother of one daughter and has been connected to the Tamarindo Foundation since her first trip in 2008. She loves learning and connecting with different cultures. Sofía strongly believe in investing time and resources to allow communities to improve their lives.
Sofía Blanc
Director
Juan Carlos, a native Salvadoran who migrated to California as a child, is an accomplished senior leader with over 15 years of experience leading global teams in the Automotive, Aerospace, and In-flight connectivity industries. Juan Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the UCI, a Master of Science degree from the UofSC, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the UCLA. Away from work, Juan Carlos enjoys participating in team sports, traveling to new places, and being the proud Dad of Jesse and Ella
Juan Carlos Galdamez
Director
Rebecca is an ICU nurse in Indianapolis, IN. She first encountered the Tamarindo Foundation on an immersion trip with Bishop Chatard High School in 2014.This profound experience led her to stay connected with John and the Tamarindo community while studying nursing and Spanish at Marian University. Rebecca is passionate about the invaluable work of the Tamarindo Foundation.
Rebecca Doyle
Director
John Murphy
Director
John is the founder of Arcadia Energy Group, based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company is primarily involved in the design and installation of rooftop solar systems. John attended Catholic schools throughout his life and met Tamarindo Executive Director John Guiliano while attending Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix. John is the proud father of six grown children and grandfather to fourteen young ones. He joined the Board in January of 2018.
Kate is a Family Practice Physician out of Haddonfield, New Jersey. She first came to the Tamarindo between her junior and senior year at Boston College on an immersion trip, and has since been involved with the Tamarindo in multiple capacities for the past 15 years
Kate Murray
Director
Debbie is a stay at home Grandmother while volunteering on the Loans and Grants Committee of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the None One Dies Alone Program (NODA) at Saint Francis Hospital, Right To Life of Indianapolis, supports and mentors young adult Catholic women. She has been involved with the Tamarindo Community since 1997 in many ways, but most importantly, helped begin and develop the student delegation visits from local Indianapolis High Schools. She believes in, and has witnessed first hand, the transformation power of love, mercy and care in the Tamarindo Community
Debbie Sahm
Director &
Spiritual Advisor
Steve is a native Californian. He attended Catholic schools through college, receiving his B.S. in Business Administration from University of San Diego (USD) and his MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management. He has worked in the Banking industry for 45 years, predominately with a large multinational Bank, and currently does consulting work with an emphasis on credit & lending for small banks and credit unions. He travels, serves on the Alumni Board for the University of San Diego, and heads up the Baptism Ministry together with Vicki at their local church.
Steve Nasman
Board Member
Joe is from San José California and has served as a high school administrator there, most recently serving as Founding Principal of Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School. He has been going to Guarjila since he was a student at Santa Clara University in 2000. He founded the Cortina Scholarship Program with the TFI in 2011. He is now serving as Founding President of Rutilio Grande Foundation that will be starting a K-12 bilingual, Catholic school near Chalatenango.
Joe Albers
Board Member
Emeritus
Nicholas Fohl
Board Member
Emeritus
Nick practices family medicine at his practice, Family Practice Medicine, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He and his wife Lisa have been involved with the Tamarindo for countless years. Nick has been involved with the foundation since its inception in 1992 and first went to Guarjila in 1998.
Debbie is a stay at home Grandmother while volunteering on the Loans and Grants Committee of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the None One Dies Alone Program (NODA) at Saint Francis Hospital, Right To Life of Indianapolis, supports and mentors young adult Catholic women. She has been involved with the Tamarindo Community since 1997 in many ways, but most importantly, helped begin and develop the student delegation visits from local Indianapolis High Schools. She believes in, and has witnessed first hand, the transformation power of love, mercy and care in the Tamarindo Community
William O'Brien
Board Member
Emeritus
Bill is a senior executive with 30 years of leadership experience in financial services. He has specific expertise in strategic planning, new business development, process improvement, risk management and governance. Additionally, he has core competencies in change management, crises management, team building, staff development, and project management. Bill spends the majority of his time centered around charitable activities concerning the education, health and welfare of children.
Tim is President and CEO of Performance Services with corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. He has been supporting John and the Tamarindos for over 20 years, well before the Tamarindo Foundation was even established. He has witnessed the tremendous life giving support and strong leadership that John Guiliano has provided the Tamarindos over the years, and has found it impossible to “out give” or “out sacrifice” him.
Tim Thoman
Board Member
Emeritus
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