After graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in journalism, Cody Dillon discovered Santa Teresa where she has created a life with her two twin boys, Leo and Kai. She  brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience as General Manager of one of Costa Rica’s most environmentally conscious eco-luxe hotels, Florblanca Resort, and leads a team of 40 local employees. In her free time she loves to surf, travel, write, and participate in community outreach.

Marcelo is dedicated to the design, development and implementation of self-sustaining regenerative projects and communities. His latest project in Costa Rica, www.laecovilla.com, transformed a pasture with cattle into an edible forest where he lives with his children and 45 families from 29 different countries. In addition to being an innovative entrepreneur, he is co-founder of a non-traditional school, www.casasula.com.

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Emma is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota. She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Public Policy and a graduate degree in Educational Leadership. She has also spent time working in non-profit organizations for women and children. Currently she resides in Montezuma, Costa Rica with her husband and 3 young children. They own/operate Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, which has a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices. Her passion is to improve the lives of women and girls. 

Mikell graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in International Business and Marketing, and went to work in tech startups, advertising and project management. She is constantly amazed by the strength and resilience of the children and mothers who reside at the refugio, and is tremendously grateful to be able to work with and for them. A lover of travel, nature, yoga and being of service, she has called Santa Teresa home since 2020.

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Recidivist entrepreneur, Canel created her first company at 22 years old, in the sport industry. She grew Winamax as european number one online gaming comany, and was elected “Marketing personality of the year 2011”, outclassing giants such as Adidas and Orangina Schweppes.. Later, she created in NYC a genuine mobile app to pair working professionals with customers in need. She is now investing in real estate eco-programs in Costa Rica and in France.

Patrick began his career designing motorcycles and cars in France before he made the transition in 1995 to designing homes and buildings using the same attention to detail and craftsmanship, while adding a natural extravagance and an appreciation for the pleasures of life. French culture, ancient civilizations, and current world affairs influence his projects, whether it’s the Marseille Aquarium Park, Hotel CalaLuna, or the private residences of Villa Diosa del Mar and Oro del Sol.

Tomas has been living in Santa Teresa for the last 30 years. He is co-founder of Santa Teresa Lifeguards and has been involved in supporting many projects from local Organizations sush as Waterkeeper, Bionic, L’Eco Project, Wild Sun Rescue Center and Casa de Restauracion.

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