Fatima McKinley- Honorary President- Fatima is a sculpter, activist and the wife of Ambassador Michael McKinley. Fatima has been involved with embassy organizations in London and Brussels, and has served with her family in over 6 posts around the world. Originally from Bolivia, Fatima is a life long artist and adds considerable cache to USEA, especially in the planning of Noche de Arte and the Special Needs Christmas Party. We at USEA have benefited greatly from Mrs. McKinley's spirit, talents and cultural awareness.

Anne Morrison- President, grew up in Ohio, went to college at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, then worked for 9 years in information systems for governments and telecoms in the U.S., Switzerland, and Israel. Afterward, she worked in historic preservation/urban planning for a local government while working on a masters in urban and regional planning from Virginia Tech (their Architecture/Planning school in Alexandria, VA). After moving to Dhaka, Anne worked with a group of architects in their campaign to save the city's historic neighborhoods. She hopes to also get involved in urban planning and heritage conservation efforts in Lima. Anne was NDA Liaison on USEA's Board 2009.

Kristin Nealon- Honorary Vice President, graduated from Brown University and Johns Hopkins University. She is a native of Boston, Massachusetts. Kristin works with ESL students here in Lima and has a certificate as Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages from UCLA. Kristin is married to DCM Jim Nealon. They joined the U.S. State Department and have traveled extensively in Europe and South America; Lima is their sixth post. Kristin and Jim have four children who, along with the McKinleys' children, have been involved in Noche de Arte and the Special Needs Christmas party. We rely on Kristin's good sense in helping USEA identify and organize grants.

Aurora Salazar -Vice President Aurora’s professional career has offered her the opportunity to work for international/national governments and private organizations. She has worked for the British Council and currently the United States Embassy in Lima, Peru. She has also worked in the private sector for American and British companies in Arequipa, Tacna, and Lima, Peru. In May 2008 she joined the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Aurora is fluent in Spanish and English. She also speaks basic Quechua. Aurora holds a Diploma in Administration of Small Enterprises and a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Aurora’s interest in social work started in her hometown, Arequipa by teaching English to impoverished children within the Catholic community. In 2007 she collaborated in the organization of an international conference for English language teachers and trainers within Peru. Currently, she is doing Spanish translations for a worldwide educational internet site aimed at young students. Aurora’s hobbies include dancing, knitting, sewing, crafting and cooking Arequipenian and Peruvian food. She is married with two teenage children.

Maria Olivera- Consultant/ Advisor and all around great person is USEA's safe guard and accounting guru. Maria has been with the embassy for 16 years and has been involved with charities in the greater Lima. She has two sons that graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and loves to talk about her family. She is passionate about USEA's welfare activities, Maria has volunteered at Special Needs Christmas for as long as she can remember. She loves cooking and can make the best tres leches cake in Lima.

 

Mónica Pfeiffer- Welfare Chair- Monica is an Audiovisual Communicator with experience in TV production (journalistic programs, magazines, entertainment shows, cultural events and an international talk show). She is currently working at the Embassy of the United States in IPC (Information Program Center), in the Graphic Arts Section. She has great interest in Social Development with special motivation in matters related with childhood. She participated as a volunteer the last two years in the Special Needs Christmas Party organized by USEA. She likes music, arts, cinema, reading and trekking; she feels great passion for nature; and practices Reiki. Favorite Quote: “Attitude is a little thing that make a Big difference” (W. Churchill).

 

The Board invites you to join us, and to contact us, if you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering. Please email us at useaboard@gmail.com.