Unleash the Leader in a Girl

Viviana entered our program when she was just 10 years old. She was a love-able little girl whose parents separated and moved often, and who found herself homeless, bouncing around between homes of friends and neighbors and occasionally an abandoned plaza. 

Filled with mischievous energy and a smile that would melt anyone’s heart, Viviana struggled for a few years to find her calling, despite trying almost all the programming and activities that Mariposa had to offer.  But when she had the chance to act as a server to the dinner guests at our 2014 Inauguration of the Mariposa Center for Girls, she realized she loved the high-pace and the customer service aspect of the food industry. It was something she excelled at, as she was a natural multitasker.  

Seeing this, our Executive Director thought she would be a great asset in the Foundation's coffee shop, Cabarete Coffee. Sure enough, Viviana has taken to every single aspect of the hospitality industry. To help develop her skills she will be taking full time English lessons in the fall and can be visited all summer long as an intern at Cabarete Coffee. At Mariposa DR Foundation we are committed to unleashing the leader in a girl, whatever her goals, passions, and aspirations.  We have no doubt Viviana will be running her own restaurant one day!