USA Guanin Board.
Elias Severino Hernandez
President
Severino is the President and Founder of Guanín, dedicating nearly two decades of his time to improving his community. Guanín would not be where it is today without his vision, passion, and unyielding commitment.
Nick Arisco
Vice President
Nicholas Arisco is a doctoral student at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and helped build what is now UConn Bridge to Guanin. Nick's passion for improving population health together with his inspiration from the community of La Piedra, propels him to strive to meet community needs in whatever ways necessary.
Corbinian Wanner
Treasurer
Corbinian has been working with the Centro Cultural Guanin organization since the Fall of 2014. At first, as a participant on an annual service trip through the University of Connecticut Pre-Medical Society, which subsequently led to a trip leader position and led four trips of undergraduates to the community of La Piedra during his undergraduate tenure. In April of 2017, Corbinian joined the Guanin USA Board of Directors and has been managing the finances of the non-profit USA-based accounts since then. His passions lie in making Guanin a self-sustaining, economic powerhouse that can best serve the beautiful community of La Piedra for many years to come.Â
Analyse Giordano
Communication
Analyse first started working with Guanin in 2016 while attending the University of Connecticut. Her work continued throughout her undergraduate career as she orchestrated student led trips to La Piedra. Upon graduating in 2020, Analyse joined the Guanin USA Board of Directors to continue sharing Guanin's mission at institutions with the goal of building multidisciplinary partnerships for Guanin across the country. As a future physician, she looks forward to continuously evolving her ability to meaningfully impact the health and wellness of La Piedra. Her passions reside in inspiring others to experience and share in the culture and love that the Guanin community has to offer.
Rachel Tompson
Secratary
Rachel Thompson is a fourth year medical student and former leader of the UConn Bridge to Guanin alternative break. Her love for La Piedra motivates her to advocate for Centro Guanin and seek sustainable solutions to the problems faced by the community.
Jasmine Decossrd
Fundraissing Manager
Jasmine first participated in the UConn Bridge to Guanin annual trip in January of 2024, and she is aiming to help fundraise to build multiple houses in the community of la Piedra Dominican Rep., as well as provide medical equipment. Her work as an undergraduate premedical student and her interest in international public health led her to join the Guanin USA Board to extend her impact
Brooke Spaulingkay
Social Media Manager Specialist
Brooke Spaulding is a skilled Social Media Manager Specialist with a background in nursing. Originally from Wisconsin, Brooke has combined her healthcare expertise with her passion for social media to create impactful campaigns and foster community engagement,
Nurse from Wisconsin with extensive experience in patient care. Participated in a Nursing School Trip in March 2024, where she met Guanin Dominican Republic. Led a team of 5 nurses in January 2025 to the Dominican Republic, providing donations and free care services to various sugar cane communities.
David Kofi Gyamfi