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
Creating meaningful change in education takes more than one approach.
At La Paz Global, our work focuses on four pathways that strengthen learning communities and expand opportunities for students:
🎓 Expanding Access through scholarships that remove financial barriers.
🤝 Connecting Communities by bringing together diverse perspectives through human-centered learning.
👩🏫 Empowering Educators with collaboration and professional development.
🌱 Promoting Innovation by advancing educational practices that help students thrive.
Every pathway contributes to a more compassionate and connected future.
Discover our impact through the link in our bio.
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Education is about more than academic achievement. It`s about helping children develop the curiosity, compassion, and confidence to thrive in an increasingly connected world.
At La Paz Global, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment where they feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. Through human-centered education, we`re helping create learning communities where every student can reach their full potential.
Learn more about our mission through the link in our bio.
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Today we celebrate the relationships that make learning stronger.
When students from different backgrounds learn together, they build trust, respect, and lasting friendships that extend beyond the classroom.
At La Paz Global, these connections help create learning communities where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.
❤️ Friendship helps build bridges across cultures.
👉 Learn more about how we`re building learning communities through the link in our bio.
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What does it mean to grow as a global citizen today?
Education helps students understand different perspectives and navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
La Paz Global supports learning environments where students learn alongside peers from diverse backgrounds, developing the awareness and communication skills needed to engage across cultures.
This is how education shapes a more connected and compassionate world.
🌎 Learning across cultures creates lifelong impact.
👉 Discover how cross-cultural learning helps students become compassionate global citizens with link in Bio.
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Every milestone tells a story.
Behind every graduation are years of learning, growth, resilience, and support from families, educators, and communities.
We`re proud to celebrate the students who continue to inspire what`s possible through human-centered education.
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026.
👉 Explore more stories of growth, achievement, and community impact: lapazglobal.org
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Today is World Youth Skills Day.
The future requires more than academic knowledge. Communication, collaboration, empathy, adaptability, and leadership are essential skills for a rapidly changing world.
At La Paz Global, we support educational experiences that help students build the human skills needed to thrive.
🌎 Investing in students means investing in the future.
👉 See how students build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills through experiential learning: lapazglobal.org/programs/schools/
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Learning extends beyond the classroom.
Through university partnerships, future educators gain hands-on experience in bilingual, experiential learning environments that blend academic practice with real-world learning.
These experiences help shape educators who bring innovative teaching approaches back to schools and communities around the world.
🌎 Education grows through collaboration.
👉 Explore how university partnerships help shape the next generation of educators: lapazglobal.org/programs/universities/
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Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their potential.
By supporting scholarship programs, La Paz Global helps expand access to human-centered education and supports learning communities where students can thrive.
By investing in educational opportunity today, we help create a more connected, compassionate, and inclusive future.
🌱 Because access to education creates lasting impact.
👉 Discover how La Paz Global supports scholarships and how you can make a difference at lapazglobal.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/
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