Peru
Giovanna Mingarelli
Senior Advisor
Giovanna Mingarelli is a founding senior advisor of Bright Mind. She is a crowdsourcing expert, public speaker and writer. As the CEO and Co-Founder of M&C Consulting, she brings critical solutions to how companies, organizations and governments can fuse traditional communications with new media. To this effect, she has worked with organizations and companies in Ottawa, New York, Birmingham, Seattle and Helsinki in developing innovative digital communications strategies.
Throughout her career, Giovanna has worked with several federal government agencies as well as for a former Prime Minister of Canada. She has been a Parliamentary witness, a guest lecturer and a keynote speaker at events and conferences relating to women in politics and
digital democracy.
She has contributed to and has been interviewed by: Harvard Business School, The Huffington Post, CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star for her contributions to various social entrepreneurship and youth engagement initiatives, including Global Dignity Canada. In 2011, Giovanna was named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and in 2015 she was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the WXN. She holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Carleton University.
Supporting Communities in Peru
Welcome to Bright Mind Peru. Our work focuses on strengthening the social fabric of Peruvian communities. We understand that real growth comes from local resilience; therefore, we work hand in hand with community leaders to promote personal development through an environment of cultural respect and mutual support.
Wellness and Education
We offer Tibetan yoga, art, and movement classes designed for youth and families from low-resource communities. Our international educators provide wellness tools to reduce stress and encourage creativity, firmly believing that access to a well-rounded education is a fundamental right of every child in Peru.
Services for Highly Vulnerable Individuals
Our Street Care initiative in Peru is dedicated to serving families living in chronic poverty. Drawing from our global experience, we are working to build outreach programs that provide essential resources and introduce socio-emotional support tools to those in need.
Our approach emphasizes empathy, consistency, and community-based support, as we continue to expand our efforts in Peru.
Paula Casanova
Peru Director & Executive Director of Bright Mind Wellness.
Join Us
We are always interested in welcoming others to join us; no prior experience is required. Contact us at:
Folarin Olabisi
Project Manager
Folarin is of Nigerian Descent who resides in Nigeria. Folarin studied Law in Nigeria and has been called to the Nigerian Bar. Folarin is a qualified Legal Practitioner but nonetheless, he is on our team as a Project Manager. Folarin is vast in Project Management as he has undergone various online and live classes on Project Management and his interest in Project Management has seen him succeed in handling various projects for Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling. Apart from carrying out his duties as a Project Manager, he also helps in giving legal opinion on trivial legal issues as a result of his background in law.
Folarin has achieved remarkable feat through volunteering as a result of his desire and passion to help others and this has led to him being one of the Delegates at the International Model United Nations on three occasions (IMUN 37.0, 35.0 and 34.0). He participated fully in the conference and he submitted position papers in the three conferences.
Folarin sees himself volunteering more for Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling and ensuring that his impact is felt and ultimately, joining minds to helping Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling achieve its mission, aim and objectives.
Bright Mind is expanding its team in Peru and is always looking for passionate individuals to join us.
Whether you are interested in volunteering or contributing your skills, we offer a purpose-driven environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn, contribute, and grow with the community.
Click here to get in touch or sign up to join us