Our Founders

Carlos & Cheryl Vargas

Leading the Hope of Life team through exemplary hard work, passion, and dedication, Carlos and Cheryl’s dream of changing the world drives Hope of Life’s mission of Saving Lives. Starting the ministry 37 years ago, their compassion has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives. From humble beginnings and an impoverished upbringing, to being named the 3rd Most Influential Guatemalan, Carlos, with Cheryl by his side, has never stopped striving to create a better Guatemala. The parents of 5 children and grandparents to 7, they love spending time with their family and look forward to seeing how the Lord will bless their future generations.

Executive Leadership Team

Katie Arriaza Headshot

Katie Arriaza

President &
Chief Executive Officer
United States of America

katie@hopeoflifeintl.org

Lourdes Milian Headshot

Lourdes Milian

General Director &
Legal Representative
Guatemala

lourdes.milian@hopeoflifeintl.org

Henry Cordon Headshot

Henry Cordon

Director of Projects

Guatemala 

henry.cordon@hopeoflifeintl.org

Yuana Sutton Headshot

Yuana Sutton

Chief Operating Officer

United States of America

yuana.sutton@hopeoflifeintl.org

Catherine Milian Headshot

Catherine Milian

Director of Operations

Guatemala

catherine.milian@hopeoflifeintl.org 

Julie Nash Headshot

Julie Nash

Spiritual Mentor &
Educational Advisor

United States of America

julie.nash@hopeoflifeintl.org

Brenda Archilla Headshot

Brenda Archilla

Director of Finance

Guatemala

brenda.archilla@hopeoflifeintl.org

Kristine Wager Headshot

Kristine Wager

Director of Development
& Communications

United States of America

kristine.wager@hopeoflifeintl.org

Board of Directors

Katie Arriaza

President / Member

Erica Vargas

Vice President

Mike Burr

Member 

Lorne Olichny

Member

Jeff Williams

Member

Roger Suchite

Member

Jane Holt

Member

Carina Pinto

Member

For more information about our Leadership or Board of Directors, please email contactusa@hopeoflifeintl.org