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Jorge and Brenda Alfaro founded the America Maya Foundation in order to give back to their community. Primarily their foundation work is to organize and facilitate medical, educational and economic development missions for those who wish come and work with Mayan people. They donate their time and event organizational skills to organize various missions. They also work with local volunteers, receive donations of clothes, medicines and school supplies in their restaurant which are then distributed to local churches, medical facilities, Mayan families and communities. 100% of all donations received are distributed to those in need. Co-Founder and Managing Director, worked with the Office of Social Development for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond while in college. Her background includes extensive experience in business as an investment broker, commercial lender, business consultant, and indigenous and tribal art gallery owner in her native Richmond , Virginia . She is a Managing Director of Ajua Maya Restaurant and Ajua Events and an active participant in the community in which she resides. She holds a B.A. in English Literature and was an MBA Candidate, Virginia Commonwealth University . Co-Founder and President, has over 20 years experience as a business executive in the USA and Mexico . His experience includes import/export, hotel and restaurant management, business development, and executive workshops for bicultural businesses between the USA and Mexico . Originally from Tuxtla-Gutierrez , Chiapas , Mexico, he spent many years in the USA before returning to Playa del Carmen, Mexico where he is a Managing Director of Ajua Maya Restaurant and Ajua Events and active member of his Mayan community. He holds a B.S, in Business Administration. HISTORY Established in 2003 by Brenda and Jorge Alfaro, the America Maya Foundation's first endeavor was to contribute to the opening of the American Maya Preschool in Playa del Carmen. For the first time in their lives, Mayan children from age 2 ½ to 9 years old were given a formal educational opportunity, where they learned and developed their minds. It was a highly successful year, both for the children and their parents; however, the America Maya Preschool was forced to close in July 2004 due to an increase in rent for the school's location. The work of the America Maya Foundation continues today through a vitamin and health care program, in assisting other schools and charities in the area, and in providing economic development opportunities to families. Past donations have built a children's playground and provided health and dental care to families.
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