Born from firsthand experience of the hardship back home and a profound gratitude for life in America, the Cuba Compassion Project brings together leaders from Cuban, American, and Ecuadorian backgrounds. We’re united by a simple, honest purpose: to do good, be better, and inspire others through the beauty of direct, collective charity for the families who need it most.
Born in Cuba, raised in New York, and shaped by a Catholic school upbringing, Javier founded the Cuba Compassion Project out of a simple, deeply personal conviction: that he could do more. With a background in banking, he has built his career around helping small business owners find the financial footing they need to grow. CCP is his way of giving back to the island he will always call home.
Thor brings a background in finance, policy, and grant writing to the board, with years of experience helping individuals and communities work toward goals that matter. He joined the Cuba Compassion Project after learning firsthand about the realities facing Cuban families and the meaningful difference that direct, intentional aid can make.
A Cuban native and dedicated teacher with 28 years in the classroom, Marlene has spent nearly three decades shaping young minds with patience, compassion, and an unwavering belief in human potential. As an educator at heart, she brings that same devotion to the Cuba Compassion Project, driven by a lifelong mission to transform lives and uplift the families who need it most.
Jorfred comes to CCP with professional experience in the nonprofit sector and a genuine passion for service. For him, helping others is not just a responsibility. It is an honor. He joined the Cuba Compassion Project to extend that commitment beyond borders and play a part in creating meaningful change for people around the world.
A first-generation Cuban American raised in Tampa, Adrian has always kept his Cuban heritage at the heart of who he is. With a master’s in journalism from CUNY and a background in multimedia production, he brings a storyteller’s eye to everything he does. Now based in Denver, Adrian leads CCP’s communications and media, sharing the stories of the families we serve.