Our Team

  • Mateo Correa Aricapa

    PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR

    Hometown
    Pereira, Colombia and Atlanta, GA

    Education
    MIT Mechanical Engineering Class of 2020
    Georgia Tech MBA Class of 2024

    Favorites
    Food: Sweet plantains with cheese
    Movie: Armageddon
    Quote: “The circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” -Mewtwo

  • Nicolas Rios Aricapa

    VICE-PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR

    Hometown
    Pereira, Colombia and Hoschton, GA

    Education
    MIT Class of 2029

    Favorites
    Food: Lemon pepper wings
    Movie: Fight Club
    Quote: “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” -Paulo Coelho

  • Johan Villanueva

    DIRECTOR

    Hometown
    Cali, Colombia and Chicago, IL

    Education
    MIT Chemical Engineering Class of 2020

    Favorites
    Food: Everything except Zucchini
    Movie: The Dark Knight
    Quote: “Every day it gets a little easier… But you gotta do it every day — that’s the hard part.” -Bojack Horseman

Our Goals

Expanding Educational Access

We believe every child deserves the tools to thrive in school. By providing essential supplies and academic resources, we reduce barriers to learning and give students the foundation they need to excel.

Empowering Young Minds

We ignite curiosity and confidence by introducing students to hands-on STEM experiences. Through workshops, mentorship, and creative exploration, we encourage young minds to imagine themselves as the innovators of tomorrow.

Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles

We create spaces where students can learn, play, and grow together. From outdoor activities to community events, we foster joy, connection, and wellbeing—because success goes beyond the classroom.