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Analu wears many hats. She’s a producer, artist manager, wife, daughter, sister, and most proudly, a mother of three. But what ties them all together is her deep connection to CISV: a journey that began, quite unexpectedly, thanks to her younger sister.
Over the years, CISV has not only influenced Analu’s career but transformed the way she lives, leads, and loves. Her story is one of reconnections, rediscovery, and the beautiful interplay between professional development and personal growth.
Analu’s CISV story didn’t begin as a participant, but as an observer. During an Open Day at her younger sister’s Village programme, she found herself unexpectedly fascinated. The energy, the laughter, the connections, it all felt magnetic. Unfortunately, she was already past the age to be a participant, but that didn’t stop her. At 21, she became a leader and officially began her CISV journey in 2001, traveling with a delegation and later becoming CISV Guatemala’s National Junior Representative.
Life, however, took her down another path for a while. Her master’s studies, marriage, business ventures, and raising a family took centre stage. But in 2010, CISV called her back, this time to join the National Board. And from that point, the story continues. She served in multiple leadership roles and has represented CISV Guatemala globally ever since. Today, she’s not only the National Representative for CISV Guatemala, but also an active volunteer in our Conferences and events, especially in the Global Conference Working Group.
For me CISV has been more than an organization. It’s been a school of life, a source of lifelong friendship, and a bridge between my personal and professional worlds. It taught me not only how to plan events but how to create experiences that connect people. CISV has changed the way I see the world and the way I work. And I know it can do the same for others.
Ask Analu what she learned from CISV, and she’ll tell you it amplified who she already was. Outgoing. Curious. Optimistic. But what CISV gave her was direction: a way to use those traits with purpose. Through late-night dialogues, unexpected situations, and shared meals with strangers from across the world, she discovered a new kind of awareness.
Camp life isn’t always predictable. Plans shift, cultures clash, and resources can be limited. But for Analu, those very moments became the most powerful lessons. They taught her adaptability, gratitude, and a new definition of success, one not based on convenience or material things, but on connection and creativity. These same lessons now guide her as a mother, shaping how she raises her children and how she navigates challenges at home.
Long before CISV, Analu was already in the business of planning events, starting with playful “piñata parties” during university. But once she stepped into her first CISV camp, something clicked. The energy of a well-run programme, the nuance of engaging different age groups, the magic of cultural exchange—it was everything she loved, fused together.
From then on, her professional work and CISV life became beautifully interwoven. Her experience in logistics and team coordination made her a natural fit for roles on the CISV Guatemala Board and eventually in international roles. Meanwhile, the intercultural skills, empathy, and creative problem-solving she gained from CISV began showing up in her business. Whether organizing a global conference or managing local events, she found herself better equipped to lead diverse teams, think globally, and connect with people on a deeper level.
