Global Team

As ROMP’s Administrative Director, Gabriela Castellanos leads the development and structure of four core functional areas within the organization: Legal, Administrative, Human Resources, and Financial Divisions. Her journey with ROMP began in 2018 as a volunteer translator for international volunteer programs. After supporting bookkeeping tasks and demonstrating a deep commitment to ROMP’s mission, she formally joined the team in 2022. Since then, Gabriela has worked to strengthen internal systems and best practices across departments.

Gabriela holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Industrial Engineering and Administrative Engineering, a Postgraduate Degree in Finances, and a Master’s in Reengineering, all from Universidad Galileo. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Administration with a specialization in Finance. Before joining ROMP, her professional career focused on renewable energy. Now based in Ecuador, Gabriela also explores her passion for interior design. She designed both the ROMP clinic in Quito (2021) and the new facility in Guatemala City (2022), and looks forward to creating more inspiring and functional spaces for ROMP’s staff, volunteers, and patients.

Outside of her professional role, Gabriela enjoys organizing just about everything, designing interior spaces, and spending most of her time studying philosophy. She has been an active member and volunteer of New Acropolis for over 15 years, committed to the pursuit of personal growth and service through philosophical education.

Her ‘Why’: A proud Guatemalan, Gabriela has volunteered in social impact initiatives for over 25 years, working with abused children, families in extreme poverty, and people experiencing homelessness. Her life’s purpose is to explore her inner self while helping others cultivate their own virtues. Her core values are service and order.

Favorite ROMP memory: Designing and building the Quito facility in 2021, and the Guatemala City facility in 2022. Gabriela finds deep joy in creating dignified, uplifting spaces that allow staff, volunteers, and patients to focus on their mission and thrive—spaces that represent the beginning of a new life for many.