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President: Lic. Sergio Arturo Unzueta Flores

Sergio was born in Guadalajara; he's now living in Chapala, where his family is from. He studied Architecture and Design at the University of Guadalajara; he graduated with a degree in Visual Arts. Currently he is Cultural Director for the Municipality of Chapala. His concern for ecology, culture and the conservation of the lake has led him to become president of Amigos del Lago.

 

 

Vice President: Silvina Martinez

Born in Chicago, Ill., Silvina's family is from Ajijic and she has spent most of her life here. Silvina has a degree in Accounting from the University of Guadalajara, and is currently working as an accountant in Ajijic. She is very concerned with the wellbeing of the lake and its ecosystem; this interest has led her to work for many years as a volunteer with Amigos del Lago, and now to become our vice president.

Secretary: Lic. Gabriela Marķa Azucena Bateman Campos

Azucena is originally from Ajijic.  She has lived here all her life, as her family has for generations. Before becoming Secretary she was Vice-President of Amigos del Lago 2007 - 2009. She has a degree in Law from the University Center of Social and Language Science (Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales Y Humanidades) - Law Faculty - of the University of Guadalajara. She is a practicing attorney in Ajijic. As a native to Ajijic, Azucena understands the importance of the lake to all people who live here and to the ecology of the entire basin. Consequently, she is anxious to serve as secretary of Amigos del Lago so that she can continue to work for the preservation of Lake Chapala.

Treasurer: Janet Zampieri

Janet is originally from Vermont, USA. She moved to California in the late 70's where she worked as a computer programmer and paralegal before moving to Ajijic in late 2004. She has a degree in Third World Development Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Janet has a strong commitment to environmental issues, especially reducing, re-using and recycling; she also chairs the Ajijic Limpio recycling committee.

 

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Alicia Cordova
Public Relations

 

Jose Alfredo Ortega
Environmental Education

Antonio Flores
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