who are we?
Ariana Victoria Ortiz Figueroa
Senior Fellow, Aguas Buenas
I'm Ariana Victoria Ortiz Figueroa, a biology student. I want to inspire children's love of science and enhance my personal and professional development.
Jorlyann M. Campos Ortiz,
Senior Fellow, Aguas Buenas
I'm Jorlyann Campos, a biology student at UPR Cayey. I know that Semilla will allow me to foster a positive environment where we can help others with dedication and commitment.
Marieher Felix Cora,
Senior Fellow, Aguas Buenas
Greetings! My name is Marieher Félix Cora, a biology student. I'm passionate about community service work. I'm excited to participate in this project.
Wildalyz Davila Figueroa,
Senior Fellow, Pharmacology Student UPR-MSC
Hello! I'm Wildalyz Dávila, a biology student at UPR-Cayey. Aside from Semilla, I'm a research assistant with Dr. Joan Roque. I'm excited for what's next!
Delmarys Roman Almodovar,
Senior Fellow, Arecibo
Hi, I'm Delmarys and I'm here to help children understand and develop an interest in all things scientific.
Genesis P. Toledo Adorno
Senior Fellow, Masters in Public Health Student at the UPR-MSC
Greetings everyone! My name is Genesis Toledo, currently a Biology student at UPR-Cayey. I'm thrilled to be part of this project because I love community service and putting my skills at the service of others. I know it will be a great opportunity for professional and academic growth. I'm excited for what's to come.
Hyllary N. Montes Lebron,
Senior Fellow, Las Margaritas
Koralys Ortiz Lopez,
Senior Fellow, Las Margaritas
Hello, I'm Koralys Ortiz López, a biology student at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Cayey. I've conducted research on climate change, food poverty, and mental health. I also love community service.
Astrid N. Reyes Torres
Senior Fellow, Aguas Buenas
Greetings. My name is Astrid N. Reyes Torres. I am currently a senior in biology at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. I am a senior fellow in the Aguas Buenas Club's Semilla program. My main focus as a member of Semilla is to contribute to and serve the community by promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Lorelei Ramos Arbelo,
Senior Fellow, Medical Student UAG School of Medicine
Greetings! My name is Lorelei Ramos Arbelo, a Molecular-Cellular Biology student at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR-Río Piedras) and a Senior Fellow at Semilla. My focus is on impacting the community through the tools the program offers, utilizing science, and promoting healthy lifestyle education.
Maria R. Lopez Mata,
Senior Fellow, Las Margaritas
My name is María Rosa López Mata, a senior fellow at the Semilla project. My goal is to serve and contribute to the development of participants as future health workers in their communities. My goal is to facilitate the curriculum implementation process at the Boys and Girls Club and promote a caring and safe learning environment for children.
Melissa M. Cabrera Ruiz,
Senior Fellow, Neurology Resident at the University of Connecticut
I am a recent graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and will be starting my Neurology Residency at the University of Connecticut.
Rodrigo I. Tocuyo Fuentes,
Senior Fellow, Las Margaritas
Greetings! I'm Rodrigo I. Tocuyo Fuentes, a biology student at UPR-Río Piedras and a senior.
Semilla Fellow. My goal is to inspire emerging generations in the community toward a healthy lifestyle and foster trust and collaboration in the group dynamic.
Juliette Méndez Milete,
Senior Fellow,
General Surgery Resident
HCA Kendall
Kiara M. Fernández Sanyet,Senior Fellow, ADEA Fellow
Doctor in Dental Medicine currently in Post Doctoral Residency program at the BronxCare Hospital.
Enrique Fumero,
Senior Fellow, Masters Student University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Dimas Broco Rivera,Senior Fellow AreciboEstudiante de Medicina University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Doctoral student committed to exploring and addressing the social determinants of health.
Kiara S. Mercado Ortiz,Senior Fellow/STEM Educator BGCPR, Arecibo
I'm Kiara S. Mercado Ortiz and I'm a member of Semilla because I can educate children about their physical and mental well-being based on science.
Víctor M. Mulero Alicea, MPH
Senior Fellow,
Primary Health Workforce Data Specialist, Puerto Rico Department of Health
Joel Acevedo Nieto, PhD MSc
Senior Fellow, Health Educator, Clinical and Translational Researcher
