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Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors ensures Kinesis has effective and relevant programs, as well as the resources to carry them out, in order to maximize the foundation’s support to the students and the community.


In October of 2021, the Board of Directors chose Miguel Fernández Richards as their new president, following in the footsteps of his father, José Enrique Fernández, who founded Kinesis in 2004.

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Miguel Fernández Richards
Board Chair
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Rafael Aragunde, Ph.D.
Director
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Jacobo Ortiz
Jacobo Ortiz
Secretary
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Antonio Luis Ferré
Vice Chair
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Astrid Navarro
Director
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Ángel Rivera García
Treasurer
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Ariel Ferdman, Ph.D.
Director
José Cruz
Executive Director

José Enrique Fernández (ND '65) founded the Kinesis Foundation in 2004 with the firm conviction that education is the key to transforming Puerto Rico’s future.

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José Enrique Fernández
Director Emeritus

Our Staff

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Marisela Lamourt
Development Director
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Carlos Otero 
Engagement Specialist 
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María Cruz 
Director of Programs
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Lisandra Vélez 
Development Assistant 
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Brian Miranda
Engagement Assistant
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Michelle Emmanuelli
Data Coordinator 
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Edmarie Ortiz
Bright Stars Advisor
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Samuel Betancourt
Accounting Manager
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Heisy González
Program Assistant 
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Isabelle García
Kinesis Scholars Advisor
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Cathleen Maldonado
Bright Stars Advisor
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Luis Pérez
Bright Stars Advisor
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Grace Yace
Bright Stars Advisor
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Lourdes Bennett
Bright Stars Advisor
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Alexis Vega
Bright Stars Advisor

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info@kinesispr.org

1001 San Roberto St. Suite 101

San Juan, PR 00926

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