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ACAF
ACAF Board of Directors Board of Directors

Ana Virginia Corvacho Levano “Vicky”

Among the most beloved and emblematic
members of ACAF’s board is Ana Virginia
Corvacho Lévano, known with deep Juan Carlos Rodriguez
affection and admiration as “Vicky.” Board Chairman
A family educator by vocation and a
woman of profound Christian faith, Vicky Lucho Espejo,
has dedicated her life to serving others. Detroit Lakes, MN
From a very young age, she felt called
to support children and youth, and her Rafael Tamariz
faith became the compass that led her
to return again and again to Chimbote, Chimbote, Peru
especially during her university years.
There, she passionately worked with Humberto Chavez
youth groups, pastoral missions, and programs that combined education, Chimbote, Peru
faith, and community service.
One of her most powerful legacies is the “Child Mayors” project, which for Silvia Diestra
nearly twenty years inspired leadership, civic values, and hope among the
children of Chimbote. Chimbote, Peru
With more than three decades of service to ACAF, Vicky affirms that respect
and faith are the foundations of all our work. Her leadership—brave, honest, Vicky Corvacho
and loving—has shaped the lives of countless women and families. She Chimbote, Peru
promotes an education based on truth, love, and hope, unafraid to confront
pain or complex realities, always guided by the light of service and her belief
in the transformative power of God’s love. The Board of Directors of ACAF in
Peru plays a vital role in fulfilling
Although she never had children of her own, Vicky has become a spiritual our mission. Made up of individuals
mother to hundreds of “children of the heart” in Chimbote—many of whom who embody the values of respect,
today are leaders, professionals, and agents of change in Peru and beyond. humility, faith, and inclusion, this
She is a living example of how faith, humility, and dedication can build bridges team leads with a clear and powerful
of hope in places where others only see need. Through her life and leadership, vision. Their deep commitment to
Chimbote has become a testimony of what is possible when we serve with social work is fueled by a profound
conviction, tenderness, and unshakable purpose. belief that faith in action can
transform lives.

Through their leadership, each
project is not only implemented
but deeply rooted in dignity, justice,
and compassion. They ensure that
the people of Chimbote and other
vulnerable communities are not just
beneficiaries, but central protagonists
of change. Their commitment
is expressed in the creation of
genuine spaces for dialogue—where
community voices are honored,
uplifted, and trusted as agents of
transformation.

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