In Loving Memory

Consuelo

Valencia de Guma

In Spanish, "Consuelo" means "comfort," "solace," or "relief." It is commonly used to refer to the act of easing someone's suffering, providing support in times of distress, or offering emotional reassurance. The term conveys a deep sense of compassion and care, often tied to bringing peace or solace during difficult times.

Who She Was

Our Inspiration

The Consuelo Foundation honors the legacy of Consuelo Valencia de Guma through community service and faith.

Consuelo's life was a radiant example of service. She gave tirelessly and creatively, whether bringing a Thanksgiving feast to refugees stranded on a beach in Bimini, teaching literacy in women's prisons, or funding schools and essential resources for communities across continents. Her acts of kindness crossed borders, races, and religions, touching lives in the Bahamas, Colombia, Central America, and even as far as Africa, where she provided mosquito nets to protect families from disease.

Her belief in the dignity of every human being and her quiet, powerful generosity inspire everything the CONSUELO Foundation seeks to achieve. Through initiatives like distributing 'Bags of Love' filled with necessities and hope to the homeless during the holidays, we continue her mission of bringing comfort and joy to those who need it most.

The CONSUELO Foundation carries forward a legacy built on faith, compassion, and an enduring commitment to serving others, striving to make the world a better, kinder place one act at a time.

Her Legacy

Carrying forward a mission
built on faith.

The Consuelo Foundation was created by her grandchildren to carry forward the love, generosity, and compassion she showed throughout her life. Inspired by her unwavering commitment to helping others, we felt a responsibility to continue the work she so naturally embodied.

What began as small acts of giving has grown into a shared mission rooted in her values. Through this foundation, we honor her legacy by serving those in need with the same warmth and intention she always did. Everything we do is a reflection of the life she lived and the impact she left on all of us.

The Guma Family

Meet the Team.

The Team

Katalina Guma

President

Katalina is a senior at Duke University pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public Policy and minor in French. She has experience fundraising and volunteering for various causes including cancer research, legal clinics, disaster relief, mission trips, programs supporting children with disabilities, tutoring low-income students, and construction projects in the Caribbean. Two-time President's Volunteer Service Gold Award recipient, nationally recognized for her commitment to serving others. Inspired by the legacy of her grandmother, Consuelo "Mamama" Guma, Katalina is eager to channel her passion for service into meaningful action through the Consuelo Foundation.

kmg@consuelofoundation.org

Andrea Diaz-Guma

Vice President of Causes

Andrea graduated from Rollins College with a BS in Computer Science in 2023. As the former President of the Best Buddies chapter at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, she successfully raised funds, led meetings, recruited members, and established volunteer partnerships. Andrea, along with her mother, Marie Guma, initiated the "Bags of Love" tradition within their family. Together, they invite others to fill bags with food and necessities for the homeless and distribute them throughout South Florida during the holiday season. Andrea is dedicated to expanding the organization and ensuring it makes a positive impact in communities worldwide.

adg@consuelofoundation.org

Sienna Aguiar

Vice President of Fundraising

2024 graduate of FAU Wilkes Honors College with a BS in Marine Sciences. Sienna completed her masters in Marine Mammals at University of Miami Rosenstiel School. She has extensive volunteer experience, including community shark science, teaching marine science to young girls in Ecuador, mentoring college students in higher-level research, coaching children in sports, and supporting underprivileged schools. Sienna is also passionate about giving back to science and the environment, organizing hands-on activities like raising and collecting gifts for hospitalized children, and fostering community engagement through outreach and education.

sma@consuelofoundation.org

Roberto Alonso

VP of Marketing

Bio coming soon.

Gianna Guma

Assistant VP of Fundraising

Gianna is the youngest member of our team and has already made a meaningful impact on the foundation's fundraising efforts, independently raising over $2,000.

Board of Directors