Living Stones Foundation, 212 N. 2ND Street, STE 100, Richmond, KY (2026)

06/10/2026

Excited to share an initiative that reflects our commitment to creating meaningful connections and empowering communities worldwide. 🌱✨

Through CultiveConnect, we are building a collaborative platform designed to bridge knowledge, innovation, and opportunities across diverse sectors and regions. Our goal is to foster an ecosystem where individuals, organizations, and changemakers can connect, learn, and grow together while driving sustainable impact.

CultiveConnect represents more than a network—it is a space where ideas become action, partnerships generate value, and collective efforts contribute to positive transformation. By bringing together talent, expertise, and a shared vision for development, we are creating new pathways for collaboration and social innovation.

We are especially proud to recognize the contribution of Taemoor Hasan, Computer Science Honors Student at Purdue University’s School of Science – Indianapolis, whose academic excellence and leadership have helped strengthen this initiative. As a Big Data Analyst & Team Lead Intern at Living Stones Foundation, Taemoor brings valuable experience from cutting-edge research and industry collaborations, including projects with Rolls-Royce and Elevance Health through Purdue Data Mine, as well as software engineering experience with Interlinked and Moblize.it. His dedication, innovation, and commitment to leveraging technology for social impact embody the spirit of CultiveConnect.

We are also profoundly honored that Purdue University, widely known as the "Cradle of Astronauts," has entrusted Living Stones Foundation as a partner for outstanding students to develop their Capstone projects. This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to fostering world-class talent, advancing applied research, and driving technological innovation for the global good.

Special recognition to Natalia Cancino, Federico Siso, and Nestor Diez, whose mentorship and guidance have been instrumental in supporting this journey and creating opportunities where emerging talent can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

As CultiveConnect continues to grow, every new connection strengthens our ability to address challenges, share k

06/10/2026

Thrilled to share a new milestone! 🚀 Last week, we officially launched A Global Talent Network at our Applied Data & Digital Innovation Lab at the Living Stones Foundation.

This space has been designed as a dynamic ecosystem where talent, technology, and data analytics unite with a clear purpose. Through deep learning and the extensive use of Artificial Intelligence, we will be developing applications with a high social impact, focused on solving real-world challenges and transforming communities.

Seeing our new network of talents come together and bring their expertise to optimize projects fills us with pride and great anticipation for what is to come. Through the Applied Data & Digital Innovation Lab, we continue to drive innovative solutions and build an environment where strategic vision directly serves development.

A special thank you to the entire leadership team whose coordination and hard work made this major launch possible.

We invite you to learn more about our initiative and what we are building together: https://livingstonesglobal.org/applied-lab/

11/20/2025

👤 Meet Our Team: Innovation Manager – Data Visionaries Team

Today we’re excited to introduce Jorge Junior Román, a key member of our Data Visionaries Team, where he drives AI solutions, advanced analytics, and technology with a social-impact focus.

🚀 What Makes Him Stand Out

He has a unique skill: turning highly complex topics—AI, advanced mathematics, debugging, data analysis—into clear, practical insights for any team.
A true bridge between complexity and action.

🌟 Experience That Makes an Impact

His career includes work with leading organizations in AI and digital education:

🔹 Invisible Technologies — strengthened AI reasoning and coordinated a team of 10 contributors.
🔹 Outlier AI — improved code across multiple languages (Python, C++, HTML, SQL) and helped raise model accuracy by over 30%.
🔹 Pear Deck Learning — supported more than 3,000 students across the U.S. in calculus, programming, and data analysis.

🎓 Global Academic Background

He studied at top-tier institutions across Europe and Latin America:

🏫 High Bridge Management Academy — Full scholarship recipient.
🏫 Collège des Ingénieurs — MBA Certificate for Engineers.
🏫 Politecnico di Torino — Master’s in Petroleum Engineering (full scholarship).
🏫 Universidad Central de Venezuela — Petroleum Engineer, top 3 of his class.

🌍 Beyond Technology

He has traveled to more than 20 countries, strengthening his intercultural awareness, global communication, and understanding of diverse environments.

✨ At Living Stones Foundation, we believe in talent that drives transformation.
And he’s an essential part of that vision.

11/18/2025

✨ Meet our team: María Eugenia García, our Human Resources Manager at Living Stones Foundation. ✨

María Eugenia holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Santa María and brings a strong background in quality management, organizational training, and process improvement. She has worked with globally recognized companies such as Reckitt Benckiser Chile and Grünenthal Chile, where she led training programs, managed consumer complaint processes, and coordinated documentation systems in highly regulated environments.

Throughout her career, she has shown herself to be a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented professional, with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Her ability to coordinate teams, facilitate learning, and translate user needs into actionable insights will be essential in strengthening the user experience across our platforms and digital transformation projects.

With a passion for continuous learning, training design, and innovation, she brings a comprehensive perspective that connects local realities in Latin America with global standards in UX research and design. Her expertise in training management, quality control, and people-centered leadership will help reinforce our foundation’s organizational culture.

🌱 We are excited to have her leading our Human Resources area as we continue fostering a culture of learning, growth, and collaboration across our volunteer team.

11/18/2025

🇯🇵✨ From Japan, we welcome our new Program Manager at Living Stones Foundation: Monica Mercado Rojas. ✨

With an international background spanning Bolivia, Germany, the United States, and Japan, she brings a strong combination of business development, project management, and process optimization.

At Grupo Mathiesen, she led end-to-end product launches and achieved a 25% YoY growth. At AB-InBev Bolivia, she implemented data-driven solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and strengthened quality control processes.

Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, along with diplomas in Competency-Based Higher Education, Renewable Energy, and Project Management.

She has also contributed to global research and innovation initiatives, including an internship at Leuphana University (Germany) and participation in international competitions such as the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge and iGEM, where she connected multidisciplinary teams from around the world.

Her experience, global perspective, and passion for innovation make her a key addition to our mission of empowering social impact organizations through digital transformation.

🌱💡 Welcome to the Living Stones family.
We are excited for everything we will build together.

11/18/2025

💫 Today is a special day for Living Stones Foundation as we welcome Soledad Álvarez del Sel as our new Data & Technology Advisor, joining the Data Visionaries Team within the Global Affairs Office. 💫

Soledad is a leader who brings together strategic vision, deep technical expertise, and the ability to guide organizations through meaningful transformation. With over 20 years of experience in Data and Technology, she has built an outstanding trajectory through impactful roles at AWS, Baufest, IBM, and the IAE Business School.

She currently serves as Manager of Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services (AWS), partnering with executive teams to drive innovation, modernization, and cloud adoption across the region. Her leadership stands out for its clarity, foresight, and ability to turn strategy into tangible outcomes.

Before AWS, Soledad was Global Data & Applied AI Practice Head at Baufest, where she expanded operations, strengthened multicultural teams, and led services in engineering, advanced analytics, and Applied AI — always with a people-centered leadership style.

Her decade at IBM, leading major data initiatives in the financial and telecommunications sectors, reinforced her reputation as a transformation architect able to bridge technology, business, and executive decision-making.

Alongside her corporate career, she has contributed to leadership development as a Tutor in the IAE Business School Online MBA, guiding executives across Latin America.

She holds an Executive MBA (IAE), advanced studies in AI (MIT & Kellogg), and key AWS certifications, positioning her as a regional leader in Data & AI Strategy.

Soledad’s arrival strengthens our mission to build technology-driven solutions and innovation platforms with social impact across Latin America. We are honored to walk together in this new chapter.

🚀 Welcome aboard, Soledad.

10/09/2025

🌍 Usa tu talento para transformar vidas

💻 Voluntariado Remoto – Living Stones Foundation
Proyectos de Big Data, IA y Transformación Digital con impacto social.

🤝 Conecta innovación con propósito
Ayuda a ONGs en América Latina a digitalizarse y crecer.

🚀 Aprende, crea y lidera
Adquiere experiencia global en proyectos innovadores junto a expertos internacionales.

✨ Tu talento puede ser la chispa del cambio
👉 Aplica hoy: [livingstonesglobal.org/volunteer]

09/19/2025

We’re very excited to welcome Khushali Samderiya to Living Stones Foundation as our new Backend Developer!

Khushali brings an impressive mix of academic and professional experience. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Computer Science at the University of Colorado, and previously earned her B.Sc. in Software Engineering at St. Francis College for Women.

Professionally, she has worked on impactful projects in fintech, cloud solutions, and bioinformatics research, with notable experiences at JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, and as a Freelance Developer leading full-stack and cloud-native systems. Her technical expertise spans Java, Python, React, Node.js, SQL/NoSQL, and AWS/GCP, with a strong focus on AI/ML, distributed systems, and scalable backend engineering.

Her passion for innovation, clean code, and building reliable systems at scale will be a huge asset to our mission of empowering nonprofits through digital transformation and data-driven solutions.

Join us in celebrating and welcoming Khushali to the team!
Check out the full welcome post on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7366558714184495105

11/27/2024

✨ Fortaleciendo matrimonios en Bogotá, Colombia ✨

En días recientes, se llevó a cabo en Bogotá, Colombia, un curso diseñado especialmente para parejas que desean mejorar su relación y fortalecer su conexión emocional. Este espacio ofreció una oportunidad única para reflexionar, aprender y crecer en el marco del amor, el respeto mutuo y los principios bíblicos.

🎯 Objetivos del curso:

Diagnóstico y mejora: Identificar áreas críticas que afectan la relación y aprender a trabajar en soluciones prácticas y efectivas.

Fundamentos bíblicos: Explorar el propósito y diseño del matrimonio según la Palabra de Dios.

Herramientas estratégicas: Incorporar habilidades para mejorar la comunicación, resolver conflictos y fortalecer el vínculo emocional.

Renovar el compromiso: Descubrir claves para revitalizar el amor y recuperar la pasión inicial.

Este curso fue impartido con excelencia por los directores de la Nación de Colombia, Ralfi y Liseth Osorio, quienes compartieron su experiencia y sabiduría para guiar a las parejas hacia una relación más sólida y plena.

Agradecemos a cada pareja que participó y confió en este espacio para transformar su matrimonio. ¡Sigamos avanzando juntos hacia un futuro lleno de amor y bendiciones!

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✨ Strengthening marriages in Bogotá, Colombia ✨

Recently, a specialized course was held in Bogotá, Colombia, designed for couples committed to improving their relationship and deepening their emotional connection. This unique event provided an enriching opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow in love, mutual respect, and biblical principles.

🎯 Course objectives:

Assessment and improvement: Identify critical areas affecting the relationship and develop practical, effective solutions.

Biblical foundations: Explore the purpose and design of marriage through God’s Word.

Strategic tools: Learn skills to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional bonds.

This course was masterfully led by Ralfi and Liseth Osorio, directors of the Nation of Colombia, who shared their expertise and wisdom to guide couples toward stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

11/27/2024

✨ Inauguración Oficial del Centro Familiar Living Stones Foundation en Costa Rica / Official Inauguration of the Living Stones Foundation Family Center in Costa Rica ✨

¡Un día lleno de alegría y propósito! Nuestro Vicepresidente César Martínez y la Directora Wendy de Martínez tuvieron el honor de realizar el corte de cinta, acompañados por nuestro Honorable Asesor Global, Félix Ibarra.

Ubicado en Tres Ríos, Costa Rica, este centro fue inaugurado con un evento inolvidable que incluyó:
🌟 Una palabra poderosa estableciendo el Reino de Dios.
🎵 Momentos de adoración y alabanza.
💃 Trajes y vestidos típicos que celebraron la rica cultura de la región.

El Centro Familiar Living Stones Foundation ha sido creado con un propósito claro: restaurar familias y ser de bendición para la comunidad. Estamos emocionados de ser parte de lo que Dios está haciendo en esta nación.

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A day filled with joy and purpose! Our Vice President, César Martínez, and Director, Wendy de Martínez, had the honor of cutting the ribbon, joined by our Honorable Global Advisor, Félix Ibarra.

Located in Tres Ríos, Costa Rica, this center was inaugurated with an unforgettable event that included:
🌟 A powerful message establishing God’s Kingdom.
🎵 Moments of worship and praise.
💃 Traditional costumes and dresses celebrating the region’s rich culture.

The Living Stones Foundation Family Center was created with a clear purpose: to restore families and be a blessing to the community. We are thrilled to be part of what God is doing in this nation.

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