Nuestro Equipo - Fundación Animal Ladyhawk

Conoce a Nuestro Equipo

Reconocemos las dificultades a las que se enfrentan los animales en todo el mundo y creemos firmemente que uniendo los esfuerzos de numerosas personas y organizaciones podremos influir positivamente en la vida de miles de animales.

Cecilia Lalinde

Fundadora y Presidente

Andrés Giraldo

Chair & Director

Gustavo Lalinde

Fundraising Director

Denisse Becerra

Legal Advisor

Vivian Borja

Tesorera

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NUESTRA FUNDADORA Y DIRECTORA GENERAL Cecilia Lalinde

Cecilia es vegana y defensora de los derechos de los animales desde hace más de seis años. Su perspectiva de la vida se transformó tras la muerte de su perra, Ladyhawk, en 2016. Fue una verdadera compañera que enseñó a Cecilia a ver el mundo a través de su corazón y no solo de sus ojos. Esta experiencia ayudó a Cecilia a descubrir quién es realmente y cuál es su propósito en la vida. Es optimista y cree que se puede crear un mundo más compasivo para todos los animales, ya que todos somos esencialmente los mismos seres, solo que con formas diferentes

Aquellos que conocen el propósito de sus vidas no escuchan a la multitud sino a sus corazones"

DIRECTOR Y COFUNDADOR Andrés Giraldo

Andres has been concerned about the environment since he was very young and has questioned his relationship with nature. In 2018, while in college, he started an egg production business.

However, from 2020 he became aware of the deep cruelty that hens live in this industry, farm animals and all forms of exploitation they suffer. So he decided to go vegan and from that moment on he wanted to be the voice of the voiceless.

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR Gustavo Lalinde

I have always felt a deep connection with animals, their presence brings me peace and comfort, even without words, we seem to understand each other.

I enjoy caring for them and earning their trust animals sense my emotions and respond with love. They teach me patience, compassion, and loyalty and being around them helps me feel calm and grounded. Being part of the foundation helps me understand much more about them, I learn from their instincts and gentle nature, my bond with animals is a special part of who I am.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIRECTOR Teri Puentes

My journey into animal rescue began ten years ago when I found a dog wandering alone on a country road. As I called out to him, he ran straight toward me and leapt into my car—he somehow knew he was safe.

To my heartbreak, I discovered he had multiple BB gun wounds across his body. I was devastated that anyone could harm such an innocent soul. With three pets already at home and the dog needing urgent medical care, I reached out to a local rescue group for help.

Their compassion and immediate willingness to step in left a lasting impression on me. I soon began volunteering with them, which led to eventually serving on their Board of Directors. That one moment changed the course of my life, awakening a deep passion I didn’t know existed.

Helping animals is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. I hope to inspire others to join us in this mission of kindness—whether by feeding a stray, adopting, volunteering, or supporting local rescue efforts.

Please be kind to animals. You’ll be amazed how good it makes your heart feel.

TREASURER Vivian Borja

Vivian ha tenido la suerte de experimentar y compartir el amor con su chico Beau. Ella adoptó este hermoso doodle dorado hace más de 5 años cuando una familia no era capaz de mantenerse al día con las crecientes necesidades de Beau. Beau ha sido su maestro, mostrando su verdadera alegría y amor por los animales. La naturaleza dulce y juguetona de Beau la hizo consciente del profundo vínculo que pueden crear los seres humanos y los animales. También de la intensa conexión, comprensión y respeto entre todas las increíbles criaturas. Beau ha sido su norte tranquilizador, su alegría y su compañía constante.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Sofia Lalinde

I have loved animals for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve worked as a dog walker and caretaker, and I rarely miss an opportunity to greet every dog I see on the street. I’m a passionate advocate for animal welfare and deeply aligned with LAF’s mission, committed to helping as many animals as possible. I believe the world becomes a better place when we treat animals with the love, dignity, and respect they deserve. My dedication has led me to participate in various animal walks and volunteer efforts supporting neutering and adoption campaigns in the United States, Peru, and Colombia.