Mission
Collaborate in the integration into society of unaccompanied minors who come of age. We work with both the migrant and the welcoming population, promoting mutual benefits through dialogue.
Vision
We believe in a just society that provides its most vulnerable members opportunities to develop skills for autonomy, independence and happiness.
Meet the team
Emily Kramm
BS MS PT. Vice president of the board of directors of DPC.
"I have collaborated in social and non-profit organizations both in Spain and the United States for more than two decades. Working for the adolescents of our community is a pleasure and an honor."
Susana Fustel
Agricultural Engineer, Master in General and Criminal Mediation, Master in Social Sciences and Social Intervention. PhD in Social Sciences. Creator of the initiative Masablar, School of Dialogue. President of the board of directors of DPC.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to develop social solutions through dialogue and intercultural reflection. We are learning a new way of doing things together at DPC. I find this very exciting. "
Álvaro González de Caldas
Degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Manager since 2008 in companies specialized in the real estate and tourism sector. Co-founding partner of Tradevo Centro Restaurante. Secretary of the board of directors of DPC.
"I do not believe neither in homelands nor flags; but I do in freedom, which is individual and of our own. And although sometimes around us we see freedom enclosed within bars of lack of solidarity, we must not cease in our efforts to achieve it. For, what does exist, is that natural instinct that underlies every human being pushing us to be free and compassionate."
Alejandro Aguilera
Agricultural engineer, agrarian entrepreneur in Spain and Portugal. Coach and manager of rugby. Treasurer of the board of directors of DPC.
"I believe in the ability of interdisciplinary teams to generate innovative solutions to complex problems like those facing migrants."
Laura Berkley Krisko
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts International Relations. She has worked on development initiatives in the Middle East, the United States and Europe. Director of events for fundraising in DPC. Member of the board of directors in DPC.
"I am excited to contribute to the efforts of the durable and high-impact DPC projects."
Alma Burgos
Social Communicator, Master‘s Degree in Screenwriting and Audiovisual Narrative, Master’s degree in Communication and Culture. Head of Communication in DPC.
"I believe that a change of perspective on migration is necessary and urgent. Communicating in a positive way the diversity and richness of interculturality is the key to achieving societies that are more empathetic to the reality of migration throughout the world. Other narratives are possible! DPC is committed to this and I feel motivated to participate in its projects.”
Marta Molina
Social Worker, Anthropologist and Agroecologist. Experience as a Reception Technician and Director of refugee reception centers. Collaborator in DPC’s Starfish and Raindrops Programs.
"My involvement and persistence in achieving a more just and dignified world as well as the struggle to preserve human rights, make me enthusiastic in the intervention with migrants and in the work of DPC from its innovative and interdisciplinary perspective."
Ramón Retamero
A social activist and passionate about Education, he is a clear exponent of the Long Life Learning (LLL). Ramón is constantly developing his skills as an educator, mediator, animator and mentor, and collaborates in various programs and projects in the social and intercultural field.Collaborator in DPC’s Starfish and Raindrops Programs.
"In the face of hate speech, discrimination and governmental and institutional racism, we, as civil society, want to generate spaces of dialogue and reflection where we can rethink ourselves as a welcoming society with the aim of contributing to the construction of a
more inclusive society."
Emi Deguchi
Planned Giving Officer at the American Indian College Fund. Masters of Business Administration, Colorado State University and Certified Fund Raising Executive, CFRE International. Specializing in Major Gift Fundraising from the private sector, working with individual donors, strategic partners, corporations and foundations to secure donations for non-profit organizations. Manager of US donors in DPC.
"I provide guidance to DPC to help create a sustainable funding stream for their critical mission.”
Lee Kramm
Masters of Science Engineering, Tulane University. Doctor of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine. Biotechnology Consultant, ClinReg Consulting Services, Inc. Founding member of DPC.
"I like to contribute to the decisions and direction of the organization, as well as establish direct relationships and mentoring with the people who will benefit from the DPC projects."
Antonio J. Sánchez
Anthropologist. Diploma in High Management of Companies and in European Institutions. Management and direction of projects and companies. Consultant. Founding member of DPC.
"From DPC, on our small scale, we hope to contribute to Andalusian society by strengthening the coexistence of locals with people born in other places with different cultures. It is an interesting challenge that deserves attention. "
Mayte Vizcaíno
Bachelor of Business Administration Master in International Commerce. Master in International Development Cooperation. Several years in different Cooperation NGOs. She currently works in Seville with refugees. Consultant on people and migration issues in DPC.
"I enjoy collaborating with a motivated team like DPC. I highly value the work that is being done and I want to collaborate in its actions to support young people in situations of vulnerability or risk of exclusion."
Bachir El Hassani
Bachir was born in Morocco and turned eighteen when he was already in Spain. He is now studying to become a technician in microcomputer systems and networks. He is an athlete and a volunteer with DPC.
"The world changes by your example, not by your opinion. Delighted to be a volunteer, and especially in a great project like DPC."
Veronica Woodsworth y Jeremiah Cook
Veronica is from Spain and Jeremiah from the United States. They live, work and raise their family in Seville, Andalusia. Foster family in DPC.
"We feel happy inviting Kone and DPC into our lives and homes. We are happy to be part of an organization that really helps young people create a better life. "
Inma Soto y Massi Bezze
Inmaculada is from Spain and Massimiliano is from Italy. They live and work in Seville. Foster family in DPC.
"For us, collaborating with DPC is much more than ‘lending a hand for a good cause’; it is being part of that change that is ALREADY being made possible by all the people of Diálogos Para Construir and that is so necessary in order to leave our children a more just and humane society. Having Check at home is part of that change we long for because we firmly believe that every family is precious in its diversity."
Celia Rivilla
Degree student in Health Engineering from the University of Malaga and the University of Sevilla. Member of the support network in DPC.
"When people are willing to collaborate and contribute their vision to a problem it results in admirable projects. I am pleased to offer my bit to a project like DPC. "
Paco Vallés
Professor of Physical Education. National Athletics Coach Runner-up of Spain 400m, ten times absolute international. Part of the technical team of the Spanish team in the Paralympic Games Barcelona’92.
"I continue my relationship with Athletics, and altruistically train young people like Kone, whose dreams of becoming a great athlete make it a pleasure to work with him."
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