Jose Armas, Founder and Director

Jose is Hope for Guatemala's fearless leader. God put the vision for Hope in his heart in 2004 and he has never looked back. After traveling as a missionary from the age of 14, the Lord called him to start a mercy ministry to his own people. At the age of 23, he sold everything he owned, and dedicated his life to the children of Zone 18.
Jose has lots of experience both nationally and internationally in missions work and God has anointed him at his young age to be a leader. Over the years he has established relationships that allow Hope to prosper today.
Jose and his wife, Erin, live in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with their 2 children, Daniel and Sofia.

Erin Stone de Armas, International Relations, Sponsorship

Erin is originally from Ransomville, New York and moved to Guatemala after 8 years in Charlotte, North Carolina. Erin has her Master's Degree in Education and worked as a Spanish teacher in the United States.

Erin is responsible for sponsorship, ministry updates, and maintaining relations with supporters and friends of Hope for Guatemala outside of Guatemala. Erin assists with secretarial duties, bible education, and the before and after school program as well.

Erin and Jose live in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with their 2 children, Daniel and Sofia.

Humberto Armas

Beto is one of our most valuable human resources at Hope. He’s been involved with the ministry from the beginning and inspired Jose from a young age to serve others. Beto has his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, and a huge heart to serve. Beto has recently retired from Hope for Guatemala but continues to serve on the Board of Directors and as a spiritual advisor and counselor. He is a great asset to Hope and blesses and loves our children with his father’s heart.

Beto and his wife, Bety, have 7 children. They live in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with their 2 youngest children, Damaris and Johann.

Elizabeth de Armas

Bety de Armas is a valuable member of the team at Hope for Guatemala. She was with Hope at the very beginning, and now, after retiring from her career as a nurse in the Guatemalan Public Health Care System (IGSS), she’s agreed to help our children again.

Bety is on Esperanza’s Board of Directors. Her current role is in a support capacity as she serves as the school liaison for several of our teens, helps with supervision, in the kitchen, and in health and hygiene.

Bety is originally from Zacapa, Guatemala. She and her husband, Humberto, have 7 children and 13 grandchildren. Bety currently lives in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with her husband and their 2 youngest children, Damaris and Johann.

Fausto Arevalo, Workshop Coordinator

Fausto is a native of Zone 18 of Guatemala City. He has a great heart for God and desire to serve Him. Fausto is a carpenter by trade and has experience teaching physical education. He currently serves in Hope for Guatemala in a variety of capacities. He is officially in charge of our workshop and vocational program, which we hope to start by 2010. Fausto supervises the children daily, helps with the market on Tuesdays, is Hope's soccer coach and builds and fixes things as needed. He is a great blessing to Hope and its children.
Fausto lives in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with his wife, Helen, and their son, Kenny.

Consuelo Suruy, Housekeeping

Consuelo has been with Hope for Guatemala since its inception. Her children were among the first to benefit from Hope. Her two younger children still attend the ministry daily. Consuelo is dedicated to seeing her children and those around her have a different future in the Lord. She cleans the 3 floors of our main building as well as the annex building daily. Consuelo is also called on to help supervise on outings and is always willing to help where needed.
Consuelo lives in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with her 3 children, Selvyn, Delmi, and Yaquelin.

Angelica Pascual, Head Cook

Angelica is great blessing to Hope for Guatemala as she plays one of the most integral roles. A Christian most of her life, Angelica loves God and is dedicated to her family. Angelica was left a widow in 2008 when her husband died suddenly. Her daughters have attended Hope since 2007 and she began to serve with us as a volunteer in 2008. She now works with us full time providing delicious and nutritious meals 5 days a week.

Angelica lives in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with her 3 daughter, Damaris, Maria Fernanda, and Beatriz.

Flor Pascual, Kitchen Assistant

Flor is a native of Zone 18 and continues to live here with her family. Her younger siblings have been a part of Hope for Guatemala since 2006. She is the oldest of 5 in her family. Flor came to fill the role of kitchen assistant when Dina became Hope's teacher. She is the youth leader at her church where her father pastors and several of Hope's families attend.

Dina Martinez, Teacher

Dina’s older son has been with Hope for Guatemala since 2007. She began to serve as a volunteer in 2008 and is now a valuable part of our staff. Formerly, Dina worked as the kitchen assistant and in 2010 started in the role of Teacher. Dina is in charge of our library, helps with our reading and literacy initiative and gives the daily Bible lesson. Dina is the liaison for our children and youth and their families.

Dina lives in Zone 18 of Guatemala City with her husband and 2 sons, Joel and Isaac.

Brandon Christensen, Missionary, Special Programs Coordinator

Brandon has been involved with Hope for Guatemala since 2005. He and his family fell in love with the vision and have supported the Ministry in various ways for several years. From 2007 to 2009, Brandon and his family served as full time as missionaries with us here in Guatemala. Brandon continues to serve Hope from his new station in Columbia, SC where he is a seminary student at Columbia International University.
Brandon has his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and he left his lucrative sales job with GE in order to move to Guatemala and serve with us. Brandon is a great blessing to Hope. He started Hope’s soccer program and also maintains relationships with donors, churches, and mission teams. In addition, he coordinates fundraising activities in the United States and networks to support Hope for Guatemala both nationally and internationally.
Brandon lives in Columbia, SC with his wife, Shanna, and their 2 daughters, Anna Grace, and Hallie.

Shanna Christensen, Ministry Support

Shanna felt called to Guatemala with her family after supporting and loving Hope and its children for years.

Shanna has her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development. She came with her family in 2007 to serve and love full time. After 2 years in the field overseeing sponsorship, Shanna and her family moved back to the United States so her husband could enroll as a full time seminary student.

Shanna continues to support Hope for Guatemala from her new mission field in Columbia, SC where she lives with her husband, Brandon, and their 2 daughters, Anna Grace, and Hallie.