Board of Directors

Dr. Claribel Ojeda Reyes is an education professional specializing in educational leadership, research and evaluation, instructional design, and online teaching. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership and Online Instruction, a Master’s degree in Educational Research and Evaluation, and a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education.

She has extensive experience in research, program evaluation, teacher professional development, and the design of learning experiences. Since 2023, she has served as executive director of an organization dedicated to the development of educational programs and services, where she leads initiatives in training, innovation, and institutional development. She has also served as an academic director, evaluator, project coordinator, and professional development instructor for K–12 educators.

She has collaborated on projects funded by federal and university entities, particularly in STEM, educational research, and teacher professional development. As a researcher and author, she has presented papers at professional conferences and has publications in educational research and evaluation. Her career reflects a commitment to evidence-based decision-making, innovation, and the strengthening of education.

Nicolle holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Planning, both from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. During her master’s program, she worked as a teaching assistant for Prof. Carmen Milagros Concepción. Her master’s thesis focused on an analysis of the Contacto Verde program in public schools and is titled “Contacto Verde Program: Evaluation of Its Implementation and Recommendations for Improvement.” Prior to her work at the Foundation, Nicolle worked in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives as an assistant to Representative Luisa Gándara on the Committee on Social Welfare and Poverty Eradication.

Nicolle firmly believes in environmental protection and children’s rights, and that providing high-quality services to Puerto Rican children is vital for eradicating poverty in the country. She has been involved with nonprofit organizations for over a decade.

In her free time, she enjoys being in touch with nature and having new experiences with her daughter and friends.

Marcos Carlos Cintrón is an actor, entertainer, cultural manager, and project manager. He currently works in the Finance Department at Brain Libre and collaborates with Mauro Ballet.

He holds a master’s degree in Leadership in Educational Organizations from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Drama.

He was a member of the improv groups LIPIT and Impropio and a college-level theater professor, where he directed 20 productions. Between 2013 and 2018, he directed the “Jóvenes Sobre las Tablas” camp, and from 2019 to 2023, he directed the Performing and Musical Arts Program at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and managed the Victoria Espinosa and Francisco Arriví theaters.

He has a track record of approximately 87 theater productions and appearances in film and television. His notable works include Construyendo a Verónica, Othello, Mercenarios, TV [i]legal, Estos dos, Una boda en Castañer, La granja, and Padres.