Who We Are

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We believe in the incredible potential of young people

Oído was born out of a fierce belief that all young people are full of potential and deserve the opportunity to thrive.

We are a community of chefs, culinary experts, entrepreneurs, teachers, and other change-makers from across Mexico and around the world. We are passionate about breaking down the barriers keeping the youth of Quintana Roo trapped in poverty through the life-changing power of education.

Our Mission

To educate and empower young people to achieve their goals through a world class culinary program, competitive internships and mentorship with renowned, global culinary and hospitality leaders.

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photo of student cooking with fire

Our Vision

All youth and children have inherent value and deserve the opportunity to thrive in a way that changes their world for the better forever. We will make this a reality.

Oído is powered by leaders and changemakers. Join our community.

Leadership

Gabe Erales

Executive Director

Oído

Andy Ellwood

Chair, COO- OCN.ai,

Principal Coach at CruxPoint

Gonzalo Celorio Morayta

Vice Chair, CEO

CM Idiomas

Andrea Rupp

Director, Human Resources

Executive

Thomas Hendrican

Secretary, Retired Finance

& Project Manager

Jennifer Lotito

Director, President & COO

(RED)

Katherine DiLeo

Director, Manager Assistant Office

of the President, Global Services

Group (American Express)

Claire Tondreau

Director, Executive Coach & Facilitator

HotSpring Leadership

Scott Lawton

Director, CEO

bartaco

Andre Moraes

Director, Head of PepsiCo’s

Digital Lab & Senior Director

of Marketing – PepsiCo

Corbett Ramsey

Director, Head of North America

Fixed Income Prime Brokerage

Financial Executive

Culinary Advisory Board

Scott Lawton

Co-Chair, CEO

bartaco

Jason Sobocinski

Co-Chair

Culinary Entrepreneur

Mark Erickson

Provost, The Culinary

Institute of America

Craig Hutchinson

Chef Owner

Olmo

Adam Halberg

CEO

Barcelona

Andy Pforzheimer

Culinary Entrepreneur

Rocco DiLeo

Architect

Gabe Erales

Executive Chef

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