Who We Are

Anna Anglemyer, President – As a parent of four school-aged children, Anna has first-hand experience of the impact that a quality, compassionate, and supportive educational environment can have on students. Currently, Anna is the La Paz Global Board President and previously served as the La Paz Global Board Secretary. With over 14 years of experience serving in leadership capacities on parent councils and school committees, she has developed interpersonal and organizational skills to help schools manage crucial projects, fundraising campaigns, and supporting daily experiences to ensure that their students thrive. Anna deeply believes in the work of La Paz Global and looks forward to the organization’s future growth.

Anne Hipskind, MSW, is Vice President of La Paz Global and a seasoned social work professional with more than thirty years of experience in educational settings. Her work centers on developing responsive, strategic, and compassionate school environments that strengthen resilience, connection, and student success. As the founder and principal of TeachWell, LLC, she leads initiatives that support educator well-being and retention. Anne is also a parent at La Paz Community School, grounding her leadership in both professional insight and personal investment in the organization’s mission.

Wayne Stoltenberg, Treasurer – Wayne Stoltenberg is a finance professional with more than 15 years of investment banking experience focused on energy sector financings, mergers, and acquisitions. He holds an MBA from the University of Texas and studied literature and economics at Columbia University. Wayne has served as CFO for several private equity–backed natural gas companies, including Vine Energy, Inc., which merged with Chesapeake Energy in 2021. Currently on sabbatical, he also serves as Chairman of the Board for a Dallas-based free-market think tank.

Vance LaVelle is a seasoned executive, board leader, and leadership coach with decades of experience

advising global organizations on growth, strategy, and culture across finance, technology, media and

entertainment, and professional services. She brings this perspective and deep commitment to expanding

opportunity for children with exceptional potential who face economic and social barriers. Vance is

passionate about La Paz Global’s mission to support whole-child development—education, confidence,

and life skills—so young people can thrive and lead with purpose.

Enrique Berrocal Salazar, Board Member – Enrique A. Berrocal Salazar combines his legal and business expertise to help guide La Paz Global’s mission. With a background in financial services, risk analysis, and strategic consulting, and an MBA with specialized training in digital business, he brings valuable insight into innovation and organizational strategy. Enrique’s leadership in high-risk environments and his commitment to fostering positive change make him an essential part of La Paz Global’s work to expand access to education and build sustainable communities.

Lindsay Losasso, MPH, is the Director of Advancement at La Paz Global, where she leads fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and long-term relationship development in support of equitable, high-quality education and the promotion of innovation in learning. She brings extensive experience building and stewarding individual donor relationships and corporate sponsorships, leading major fundraising campaigns, and partnering with school families, foundations, and community stakeholders. She is a seasoned non-profit leader, previously serving as the Founding Executive Director of the Futuro Brillante Foundation and the Country Director at Abriendo Mentes. Lindsay is a former Board Member of La Paz Community school, where she currently supports the Advancement & Communications team. Originally from Pennsylvania, USA, Lindsay holds a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and a Masters Degree in Public Health in the field of Behavioral & Community Health Sciences.

Rachael joined La Paz Global as the Administrative Coordinator in January 2026. She is an long-time resident of Costa Rica, previously serving as Executive Director of the community based nonprofit Abriendo Mentes in Guanacaste. Her work centers on helping mission-driven organizations strengthen their impact through fundraising, strategic planning, program design & evaluation. She has committed her career to social impact and brings a human-centered approach to her work, grounded in relationship-building, cultural awareness and a deep respect for the communities she serves. Originally from Pennsylvania, USA, Rachael holds a degree in Communication Studies.