Who We Are
Our mission
La Paz Global supports learning communities that value and promote our shared humanity. We catalyze inclusive, human-centered education by expanding access, cultivating leadership, and fostering compassion, curiosity, and cross-cultural understanding.
Our vision
To create a more connected and compassionate world.
Our values
Compassion
Curiousity
Integrity
Sustainability
Our people
Behind every scholarship, partnership, and program are the leaders who make our mission real.
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.

A Message from our Advancement Director
My belief in education is deeply personal. I am the daughter of educators, raised in a home where learning, curiosity, and service were part of everyday life. From an early age, I saw how education shapes not only individual futures, but entire communities—and that belief continues to guide my work today.
My commitment to education has taken many forms. I have had the honor of serving as President of a local elementary school board in Guanacaste for eight years, where I gained firsthand insight into both the promise and the challenges impacting education in Costa Rica. That experience reinforced what so many educators and families know to be true: meaningful, equitable education requires strong partnerships, creative solutions, and a community willing to invest in the long term.
It is a privilege to be part of La Paz Global and to work alongside families, educators, partners, and supporters who believe, as I do, that education is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape a more hopeful, inclusive future for Costa Rica.
La Paz Global is a 501c3 partner organization (EIN# 42-1649091) that supports the scholarship fund at La Paz Community School. With the support of donors like you, we can continue to positively impact the lives of children, their families, their communities, and ultimately the world. By investing in the future of the next generations, we can reignite our sense of unity and shared humanity, and shift the landscape of education towards a more compassionate world.
Thank you for considering joining our cause. Together, we can make a difference!
With Gratitude,
Lindsay Losasso
Advancement Director
Great learning begins with great educators.
Teachers play a vital role in helping students build confidence, ask questions, and discover their potential. By investing in educator support and professional development, we`re helping create classrooms where every learner can thrive.
When educators grow, students do too.
Support our mission and help create more opportunities for future generations.
Our September newsletter is here! 📬
Catch up on the latest from La Paz, including inspiring impact stories, program updates, and news from the La Paz Community School scholarship program.
Read the September newsletter: https://lapazglobal.org/Newsletters/september-2026.html
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Behind every scholarship, educator, and learning community is a shared commitment to helping children thrive.
La Paz Global expands access to education by funding scholarships, supporting educators, building partnerships, and strengthening learning communities through human-centered education.
Together, these efforts create opportunities that reach far beyond the classroom.
Learn more about our work through the link in our bio.
Our name says it all: La Paz. ✌️
On the International Day of Peace, we`re reminded that peace isn`t just the absence of conflict — it`s something we teach. At La Paz Community School, students practice empathy, courage, and curiosity every day in human-centered classrooms, because education is how peace takes root.
Visit lapazglobal.org to see how we`re supporting La Paz Community School — link in bio
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Creating meaningful impact starts with opportunity.
Through scholarships, educator support, and partnerships with learning communities, La Paz Global helps expand access to human-centered education for more students every year.
Every scholarship opens a door.
Every educator inspires future leaders.
Every partnership strengthens learning communities.
Discover how we`re creating lasting impact through the link in our bio.
The lessons we carry through life often extend far beyond the classroom.
Education shapes how we solve problems, understand others, and contribute to our communities. That`s why La Paz Global supports learning environments where compassion, curiosity, and connection are part of every student`s journey.
Together, we`re helping prepare young people to lead with purpose.
Learn more through the link in our bio.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Costa Rica! 🇨🇷
Today, we celebrate alongside the students, families, teachers, and community of the school we are proud to support in Costa Rica as the country marks 205 years of independence.
We’re honored to stand alongside this community and join them in recognizing this meaningful day.
To everyone celebrating in Costa Rica: ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! How are you celebrating today? Tell us in the comments. 🏮
#15DeSeptiembre #CostaRica #DiaDeLaIndependencia #PuraVida #Guanacaste #LaPazGlobal
"At twelve, I arrived at La Paz Community School carrying a dream that felt out of reach. La Paz Global opened the door to an education that changed my life.” — Yaritza Villegas Campos, scholarship graduate
Yaritza is one of 39 graduates since 2014 — and behind every scholarship there`s a story like hers. Share this post to help hers travel further. 💛
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