Mirna is a cousin of one of the founders of Hekab Be and has known the library since the beginning.  Throughout her life, Mirna has volunteered, cleaned and taught at Hekab Be.  Mirna joined the Mexico Board in 2010.

Rocio Cue is from Mexico City but she has been living in Akumal for 22 years.  During all this time, she has seen the changes that this beautiful place has experienced, and for that reason she has tried to protect the area.  Rocio belongs to a organization called Mexiconservaciön, as well as the Marine Mammal Network (REBIMAR).  Rocio is very excited that she was invited in 2021 to be a Board Member of Hekab Be as she knows how critical it is to the area.

Originally from Southern California, Jennifer and her husband Bart have lived in Akumal full-time for 25 years. 

With the purchase of Turtle Bay Café and Bakery, Jennifer and Bart launched a restaurant and community hub that has nourished thousands of residents of and visitors to Akumal since 2003. 

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Jen is also the co-founder of the Akumal Arts Festival.  Among her philanthropic initiatives are: organizing regular spay/neuter clinics in Akumal Pueblo, spearheading ongoing animal rescue efforts, hosting annual fundraisers for Akumal’s Red Cross ambulance, and funding public lighting for safety and clean-up efforts.

 She turned her sights on Hekab Be in Winter 2018 and there has been a whirlwind of activity ever since!

Born in Córdoba, Veracruz, Mariana represented Veracruz in handball in the National Olympics.  Hailing from a family of lawyers, she received her law degree in 2004 and has worked for The Paz Law Firm since graduation, as well as working for the Secretary of Health of the State of Veracruz.  She received her Masters degree in administration and management of health systems in 2012, while continuing to work for The Paz Law Firm and Secretary of Health of the State of Veracruz until 2015.

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Mariana works temporarily at the INE in the elections of a deputation process (P.R.E.P.) as an electoral assistant in charge of the member of the National Electoral Institute of his city of origin.  She also manages vacation rentals and adopts street dogs.  She is a total lover of dogs and an enemy of injustice.  Mariana is honored to serve as Secretary of the Hekab Be Biblioteca vigilance Committee. 

As a global communications advisor, Andrew has worked in London, NY, Paris, HK and Africa in his 30 year career. He founded 2 groundbreaking PR agencies - Penrose and Copperfield - and has advised some of the most dynamic companies in the world, as well as some of the most interesting individuals in finance.

A regular in Davos and at many other leading global finance events, Andrew is also an art advisor and curator and is based predominantly in Mexico

David is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, educated at Valladolid Yucatan University.  David joined Hekab be Biblioteca in 2018 as a full-time Teacher.

“My passion for the library is to see it transformed into a place where children develop their curiosity, are motivated to learn all kinds of social skills, develop their potential, self-confidence, discipline, and leadership.  Since they are fundamental bases for your future and your community.”

David joined the Mexico Board in Fall 2021.