The CasaSito logo, based on an ancient Chinese character, embodies the spirit of open-minded and compassionate travelers who hope to create a better world through understanding.

Sito is a type of scooter engine that is small in size, but strong in action. It’s a cute name with an important meaning: CasaSito strives to have a powerful impact in the communities in which we are present, yet retain the efficiency and personal touch of a small organization.

Alice Lee So Fong, the founder of CasaSito, has lived and traveled in many countries for the last 20 years. In 1999, she started working in developing countries as a volunteer and has participated in many different projects such as house-building, environmental conservation, HIV/AIDS education, and social development.

In 2002, Alice became a member of the Mariposa Association of Germany and since then has been working as their coordinator in Guatemala. In 2006, she was asked to be the Guatemalan agent of the Give Kids A Chance Foundation of Canada, and in 2008, she also became the agent of the Developing Scholars Association of Canada. On July 7, 2004, with her husband Greg Schwendinger, Alice founded the CasaSito Association in the United States. On July 9, 2009, she became the Board Chairperson of the newly-formed CasaSito Guatemala.

Ines Gonzalez ("Sisi") is in charge of the scholarship program and scholar development, as well as gives general support to all CasaSito activities. She graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala City. She is passionate about helping those affected by violence, poverty, and lack of opportunities.

Amanda Turner has been connected to CasaSito since 2005 when she first came to Guatemala as a volunteer. Amanda is now CasaSito's Operations Manager and is thrilled to be working full time on the mission of CasaSito. She is from Scituate, Massachusetts and graduated from Yale University.

Greg Schwendinger, the president of the association (USA), is an engineer by profession and a kayaker by passion. Fortunately, a travel bug cut short his engineering career and now he has found true love in Guatemala in more ways than one.

Eric Behrs, the secretary of the association, lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and 2 daughters. He has been with CasaSito since the beginning to help with the general administration of the association in the USA.

Chris Van de Vijver is our regional coordinator in Sacatepequez. Originally from Belgium, he sailed the high seas before setting anchor in Guatemala. He runs a music and education center in Santiago Zamora village. He has been collaborating with CasaSito since 2006.

Veronica Fernandez, our translator, is from Spain but lives in Germany. She came to Guatemala in September 2007, volunteering 6 months at the EBS daycare center and at CasaSito. Even though she is now back in Germany, she continues her volunteer work with us.

Stephanie Laloux, our translator for French, lives in Belgium where she continues her studies in Anthropology. She spent 6 months in the Guatemala in 2006 and one month in 2008, working as volunteer in the EBS center.