Carmen Gamboa

Carmen Gamboa is an experienced professional in program coordination and volunteer management, currently serving as the Costa Rica Programs Coordinator for Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS). In this role, Carmen oversees the planning and execution of AMIGOS programming in Costa Rica, focusing on multiple regions. Previous positions include Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Training Coordinator at TECHO Costa Rica, where Carmen managed significant volunteer projects and formulated operational strategies. Additionally, Carmen has a background in youth leadership and social action initiatives, having worked with various organizations such as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Asociación de Guías y Scouts. With a Licenciatura in Sociology from Universidad de Costa Rica and ongoing postgraduate studies in Social Sciences at FLACSO Argentina, Carmen combines academic knowledge with practical experience in fostering community engagement and leadership development.