YOUR RADICAL PARTNERS
OUR TEAM
Joan Godoy (She/her), CEO
Joan is our visionary leader. She is a powerful connector who is very passionate about equity, getting the best out of people, and combining forces to accelerate change. She is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Arts in International Non-Governmental Organizations and a very proud Guatemalan. She brings her high-quality and high-speed energy, idealism, and 10+ years of experience in social change all over 5 countries to help strengthen the social impact sector, as a collective, in our beloved and diverse South Florida.
She wears her heart on her sleeve and promotes vulnerability as the co-founder of the Miami chapter of F*up Nights, a global movement to share failure stories. To top it all off, she is a dancer, a runner, an avid yogi, a frequent traveler, and the choco-holic of the rad crew.
Alia Mahmoud (She/her), Senior Director - Growth & Innovation
Alia leads our Growth and Innovation work including engaging investors and designing innovative strategies for our future growth as an organization. She also leads our coaching work with local change-makers. She's a powerful advisor, all about helping leaders achieve their greatest potential. Before joining Radical Partners, Alia led Microsoft's corporate citizenship work in 7 countries across the Middle East and North Africa.
She is also co-founder and CEO of Fouta Harissa - a social enterprise that designs and manufactures high-quality, hand-loomed textiles that preserve artisanal weaving in Tunisia. She has a M.S. in International Business and Economic Development from New York University and speaks 3 languages.
Andreina Weichselbaumer (She/her), Senior Director - Culture & Strategy
Andreina makes sure we bring our values and rad culture everywhere we go! Aside from managing our consulting arm, she manages and promotes our organizational culture, ensuring Radical Partners and our community at-large build inclusive, enabling, and supportive spaces for everyone. She is a multilingual and intercultural leader with experience in cultural science research, human-centered design, and project management in local and global collaborations. She is passionate about conflict resolution and creating equal opportunities for all communities.
Before working with Radical Partners, Andreina lived in Germany to earn her Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication and European Studies and coordinated international social work projects for refugees in Germany and in Greece. She’s a jigsaw puzzle junkie, loves adventures and gardening, and is pretty great at crafting.
Luisana Zambrano Diaz (She/her), Senior Programs Manager
Luisana is a social innovator and logistical mastermind managing several of our initiatives including Leadership Lab and 10 Days of Connection. Born and raised in Venezuela, she moved to the United States in 2015 to earn her Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Florida International University. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Human-Centered Interaction Design at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
She is passionate about community development and engagement which has allowed her to be part of the Global Shapers Miami Hub and be 2021-2022 Curator. Luisana’s love and drive to learn about social entrepreneurship and social responsibility have led her to working with StartUP FIU on social entrepreneurship programs, the Hult Prize @FIU, and the Ford Fund through the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.
In her free time, you can find her reading different books and watching interior design videos.
Itzá Rojas (She/her), Operations Manager
Itzá is a psychology professional with an MBA in Social Management from the University of Latin America of Science and Technology in Costa Rica. She is focused on team building processes, volunteering, youth, intercultural education, and community social development. She has more than seven years of experience working in leadership roles with 5 different international and national organizations in the humanitarian sector, community development, education, employability, environment and volunteering.
She started her journey when she was studying at the university, volunteering for different activities until she developed as a professional who is always looking to grow and learn.
Itzá is passionate about building teams where the well-being of people and the delight of what is being done is always present.
Fernando Torres (He/him), Special Projects Manager
Fernando is a psychology professional from the University of Costa Rica with a keen interest in psychoanalysis and community psychology. He has focused on social science research by implementing community-building projects utilizing arts and culture to create social change. He has over 10 years of experience as a documentary filmmaker. His work is directed mainly towards the arts, socio-environmental conflict, and cultural heritage, creating critical films within complex Latin American contexts.
With a clear notion of ethics, Fernando has gathered a proficient skill set to build and uphold important interdisciplinary projects that strive to build stronger communities.
Miami was always Fernando's second home, as he grew up visiting his Cuban side of the family. He has now decided to make this city his hometown and place for transformation.
When Fernando isn't dreaming up a more equitable world, you could find him sitting under a tree, strumming a few chords on his guitar.
Parvati Villarba (They/them), Communications Coordinator
Parvati Villarba is a diversely capable, first-generation Filipino American, born and raised in Overtown then Little Haiti. With five years of experience amassed under Reading Queer, Juggerknot Theatre Company, and other Miami organizations, they have created, directed, and managed hyper local community programs and events. They have a passion for communications and design. As a 2019 graduate of Wyncode Academy’s Women in Tech Bootcamp, they are versed in web development and data.
Programming community, communications and computers is what Parvati does! In their free time Parvati loves having intentional conversations, learning about disabilities justice, and taking care of themselves.
Kimberly Wellington (She/her) Community Engagement Coordinator
Kimberly is a psychology major passionate about mental health and emotional intelligence. Born and raised in Jamaica, she has always been interested in exploring the human mind and sharing her knowledge with others. As a way to help others better understand and process their thoughts, she founded a self-developmental journal.
Before pursuing her degree in psychology, Kimberly worked in the fashion and retail industry. This experience has given her the skills to foster and cultivate relationships with anyone she encounters. Through her social impact journey, she has volunteered at her local church's monthly outreaches, which focus on helping small organizations throughout Miami.
Kimberly's ultimate goal is to positively impact her community and beyond by promoting mental health awareness and encouraging emotional intelligence. Her passion for helping others is evident in everything she does, and she continues to seek out new ways to make a difference in people's lives.
Charlotte Erixon (She/her), Programs Associate
Charlotte Erixon is a community and applied psychological studies major with a minor in communications. She has always been passionate about connecting with people and learning all there is to know about interpersonal interactions and behavior. She was born and raised in Miami and looks forward to bettering her community through her work with Radical Partners.
Before graduating, Charlotte worked a few student jobs revolving around Professional Development. She has always been interested in finding ways to help people improve or feel better about themselves and their work. She enjoys meaningful conversations with people and learning what she can to offer them support or help if they need it.
Charlotte has always valued her emotional intelligence and wants to find a way to share her knowledge with the people around her. She is a big believer in the influence that emotional maturity and intelligence have in the workplace. Her goal is to make a difference in the Professional Development field by learning all there is to know about program development and implementation during her time with Radical Partners. Charlotte is motivated, driven, and eager to gain as much knowledge as possible to make a change.
OUR FOUNDER
Rebecca founded Radical Partners to accelerate social impact innovation in South Florida. A social innovator and former policymaker, Rebecca currently serves as the President and CEO of the The Miami Foundation, a $350MM community foundation focused on building a stronger, more equitable Greater Miami. Since her recent appointment, she has mobilized philanthropists, businesses and local leaders to invest in collaborative, cross-sector efforts to respond to the impacts of the COVID–19 pandemic and support the long-term recovery of our region.
An advocate for educational equity, Rebecca has served a 4-year term on the Florida Board of Education, and is the former Executive Director of Teach For America in Miami. She has a Masters in Education, serves as a personal assistant to two young boys, and has admittedly horrible taste in movies.
We are proud to be following her thoughtful leadership footsteps and honored to now call her a partner, a mentor, and a friend.
CONSULTING TEAM
RAD Coaches, facilitators, and ADVISORS
