Meet CasaSito
On July 7, 2004, Alice and Greg founded the Casa Sito Association in the United States, and on August 10, 2009, in Guatemala.
Currently, we have two offices in Guatemala. The first opened in Sacatepéquez department in 2006. A second was established in Alta Verapaz department in 2013.
We hosted a 10K Run in June 2024, not only to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but to look forward to the next 20 years ahead.
Sacatepéquez Team
Lourdes González (Sisi)
Sacatepéquez Regional Director
"CasaSito is part of my philosophy of life where serving with love is everything, so I am part of a system where I can serve my community efficiently, without neglecting my personal life and family."
Miriam Valle
Youth Development Program Coordinator
"I have been part of the CasaSito family since 2010. My position allows me to share and participate in all the activities planned for our scholarship recipients and parents."
Cristina Rivera
Teacher Program Coordinator
"Being at CasaSito has also given me the opportunity to reach the little corners of Sacatepéquez and once again the hearts of the adolescent scholarship recipients, educational scholarship recipients, and their families."
Helena Murphy
Fundraising and Communication Manager
"I’ve always been passionate about helping others live their best life. Working for CasaSito is a dream come true for me. I’m excited to be part of this fantastic team, connect with communities, spread the word about the incredible work we do, and make a lasting difference together."
Fernando Azurdia
Extracurricular Program Coordinator
"Being part of the CasaSito association and being able to contribute to the development and well-being of Guatemalan youth, fills me with joy and satisfaction. Sharing my passion for emotional and mental health with young people gives me a new perspective on life."
Carolina Aragon
Internal Accountant
"Casasito is a humanist association. I have learned and have grown both personally and professionally. What I love about working in the association is the quality of service that is given to the community with passion and love for the Guatemalan population. Casasito is a family union"
Alta Verapaz Team
José de la Cruz
Alta Verapaz Regional Director
"CasaSito is my second family and I enjoy each of the activities we do. I love my work and the changes that it generates in people, through what we do."
Denissa Calel Alvarado
Psychologist
"Being at CasaSito has enabled me to prioritize Mental Health and the well-being of scholarship recipients. I've been able to support creating safe spaces and providing guidance for understanding and managing human behavior in response to events that may threaten their emotional stability."
Ana Gaddy
YDP Coordinator
"For me working at CasaSito is an opportunity to develop leadership in young people and contribute to their professional training."
Marta Adali Coy Coy
YDP Coordinator
"Joining CasaSito has been a continuous journey of professional growth, allowing me to actively contribute to the well-being of young people."
Board of Directors
(from left to right)
Anais Garcias Salazar, Member
Silke Wahl, Secretary
Paula Castellanos, CasaSito Guatemala President
Leonardo Mazariegoes, Member
Greg Schwendinger, Casa Sito USA President
Manuela Rosales, Vice President
Alice So Fong Lee, Treasurer
Desiree Iturbide, Member
CasaSito Founders
Alice Lee So Fong
CasaSito Founder
Alice has lived and traveled in many countries for the last 30 years. In 1999, she started working in developing countries as a volunteer and coordinator. She has participated in many different projects such as house-building, environmental conservation, HIV/AIDS education, and social development. Alice is also the agent of Developing Scholars Foundation of Canada in Guatemala and is a member of Mariposa Association of Germany.
Greg Schwendinger
CasaSito Founder
An engineer by profession and a kayaker by passion. Fortunately, a travel bug cut his engineering career short and now he has found true love in Guatemala in more ways than one. Apart from his work at CasaSito, Greg writes kayak guidebooks for Mexico and Central America.
