The Monaco Latin American Association (AMLA) is a non-governmental organisation serving as a link to promote the cultural dialogue, cooperation, and exchange between the Principality of Monaco and the countries of Latin America.
AMLA’s activity focuses on providing a platform and a community for Monaco residents to discover Latin American sociocultural heritage and lifestyle, through a series of charity events ranging from galas and workshops to music auditions and conferences.
AMLA’s work is centred on facilitating access to Quality Education (UN SDG 4), Good health and well-being (UN SDG 3), Sustainable Cities and Communities (UN SDG 11), and Partnerships for the Goals (UN SDG 17).
Join AMLA today and become part of our community of thinkers alike, united by a positive and joyful attitude towards life in combination with respect and admiration for our planet, social diversity and collective excellence.
GET TO KNOW US
Daniela SPANIER
Italian/Bolivian
Co-Founder and President, creative director of events, responsible for partnerships and media at AMLA
Spanish, German, English, French and Italian
Founder and CEO of Me-Connect, a Monaco based events and consulting agency
Currently and Executive MBA student at the Monaco International University (IUM)
Former Junior Private Banker and Business Consultant at Credit Suisse, Senior Head-hunter at Michael Page Int. and Private Banker at BSI, in Zurich (CH). Former board member of Rotaract Olten and president of the international student’s counsel at the Nordwestschweiz University. Background in international Finance and Management at the Nordwestschweiz University in Olten, CH and German School, Mariscal Brown Graduate in Bolivia.
Yilen PONS RAMIREZ
Italian / Cuban
Vice President, responsible for Operations and IT at AMLa
Spanish, French, English and Italian
Graduate in Computer Science Engineer
Founder and CEO of iEvents Lifestyle, an events company
Support in the organisation of events like the Monte Carlo Film Festival of Comedy, Golden Foot Awards, Monte Carlo Fashion Week and Bull Days Lamborghini.
Sylvia BOURNE
British/ Brazilian
Ambassador Fundraising at AMLA
Portuguese, Spanish, English and French
Ambassador of the David de Rothschild FondaMental Foundation, the foundation focuses on the alleviation of mental health issues globally
Former Board of Trustees of the Tate Modern determining artist selection and facilitating the financing of the exhibition, chairman of the board of the Red Cross in London and was on the board of the Red Cross in Geneva. Sylvia hosts key fundraising events in UK, Switzerland and Monaco.
Maria del Carmen DELGADO HERNANDEZ (Maycka)
Ecuadorian/ French
Treasurer, responsible for project coordination at AMLA
Spanish, French, English, Portuguese and Italian
From an early age an outstanding athlete in swimming and volleyball, named the best volleyball player in Ecuador in 1988. She continues her sporting life as a rower of the Société Nautique de Monaco. Graduate in International Business Management at the Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil and master’s degree in Trilingual Negotiation in International Business in France. Former member of the Rotaract Club, district 4400and working experience in Banking and Insurance companies in Paris and in the Principality of Monaco.
Since 2018, she has turned her passion for the ocean into actions to preserve it: Reconnecting humanity and the sea, supporting awareness campaigns for children and adults about endangered marine life, the dangers of plastic pollution, the importance of dolphins and whales in the ecosystem, protecting the ocean from pollution, overfishing, etc.
Coordinating scientific research activities, ensuring a political engagement, awareness-raising among a broad public, in particular young people on the platform dedicated to the commitment of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Principality of Monaco for the Ocean.
Juan F. DAVILA Y VERDIN
Argentina
International Relationships and SDGs Representative at AMLA
Spanish, French, English, Dutch and Italian
Currently taking part in the International Law and Diplomacy program jointly organised by the University for Peace - United Nations Mandated - (UPEACE) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
Founder and Managing Director of FuturED.
Board member and Senior Consultant for TESH Invest S.A., board member of the British San Martín Institute (BSMI), as Communications and Events Manager.
Representative of various institutions at the COP26, the United Nations Climate ChangeConference, in Glasgow, responsible for interviewing various Heads of State and Governments, including the Presidents of Panamá, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.
Member of the Royal Historical Society (RHS). Background in Finance and Administration, Project Management PRINCE2 certified, MBA graduate with honors at the International University of Monaco, BA (Hons.) in Global Politics and International Relations from Birkbeck, University of London, and is also Bachiller Universitario in History from the Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL), in Argentina.
Alejandra RUIZ OVADIA
American/Colombian
Business Developer at AMLA
Spanish and English
Executive MBA student at the Monaco International University (IUM)
Producer of Documentary Films- Dalai Lama, Betty Williams and Sheri Ebadi.
IMDB.com
Global Marketing Advantage-President
Gema Foundation- Advisory Broad
PeaceJam Foundation- Ambassador
Marcela de KERN ROYER
Guatemala
Brand Ambassador at AMLA
Spanish, English, French, Italian, German and Portuguese
Founder and owner of Onboard, a consulting firm specialized in the sales and luxury marketing in the yachting industry.
Author of the first textbook in yachting “The Superyacht Industry”, professor at the International University of Monaco and lecturer at Yacht Club de Monaco.
Former commercial director for ICON Yachts shipyard in the Netherland, founder and president of the Young Professionals in Yachting (YPI) Monaco chapter and an influential social media figure in yachting.
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