Meet the Spirit of Wellness Team
Matthew Collins
Executive Director
Matthew is responsible for daily operations, program development and volunteer coordination at SOW.
He is currently an Automotive Compliance Executive with 28 years of experience working in the automotive industry as a mechanical engineer, manufacturing plant manager, and vehicle safety regulatory manage
Matthew Collins
Executive Director
Matthew is responsible for daily operations, program development and volunteer coordination at SOW.
He is currently an Automotive Compliance Executive with 28 years of experience working in the automotive industry as a mechanical engineer, manufacturing plant manager, and vehicle safety regulatory manager.
After a life-changing illness and time spent healing in Ecuador, a priority shift led him to found Spirit of Wellness to give back to the community that gave so much to him. He enjoys time with family, dogs and international travel.
Carole A. Wright-Cole
Board Member
Carole is the Non-Profit Business Advisor, Fund Raising Manager, and Program Developer at SOW.
She has 40 plus years experience in organizational development and non-profit management. Carol recently relocated from Washington State, USA to San José, Ecuador. She enjoys traveling, mindful cooking and exploring her new home country.
David J. Cole
Board Member
David is the Educational Programs Consultant, Program Developer, and Translator at SOW.
He has been an educator for the past 45 years. His background includes teaching international military students helicopter flight systems. He has taught at settings as varied as private businesses, government agencies, and high
David J. Cole
Board Member
David is the Educational Programs Consultant, Program Developer, and Translator at SOW.
He has been an educator for the past 45 years. His background includes teaching international military students helicopter flight systems. He has taught at settings as varied as private businesses, government agencies, and high schools. David is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a helicopter pilot in Central America.
Aracelly Sanchez
Food Bank Manager
Aracelly is the Manager of the Community Foodbank located in Olón, Ecuador.
She is originally from Ambato, a city located in the central Andean valley. She is the mother of Leo, graduated in Theater Creation from the University of the Arts and is Director of the Escénico Líbido Pánico collective. A lover of
Aracelly Sanchez
Food Bank Manager
Aracelly is the Manager of the Community Foodbank located in Olón, Ecuador.
She is originally from Ambato, a city located in the central Andean valley. She is the mother of Leo, graduated in Theater Creation from the University of the Arts and is Director of the Escénico Líbido Pánico collective. A lover of working in the community, she has created several projects. Among the most relevant, the Green Point Space is located in the Olón Comuna. Currently she supports the coordination of the Olón Food Bank.
Aracelly Sánchez, Ambateña, Madre de Leo. Licenciada en Creación Teatral por la universidad de las Artes. Directora del colectivo Escénico Líbido Pánico. Amante del trabajo en la comunidad ha gestado varios proyectos entre los más relevantes, el Espacio Punto verde en la comuna Olón. Actualmente apoyando en la coordinación del Banco de Alimentos Olón.
Heather Bartlett
Social Media Manager
Heather coordinates the social media for Spirit of Wellness.
She was born and raised in San Diego, California where she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State, San Marcos (CSUSM). She is also a TEFL certified English teacher.
Heather has spent the last three years living in and
Heather Bartlett
Social Media Manager
Heather coordinates the social media for Spirit of Wellness.
She was born and raised in San Diego, California where she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State, San Marcos (CSUSM). She is also a TEFL certified English teacher.
Heather has spent the last three years living in and helping non-profit organizations in South America where she's become fluent in Spanish and developed a passion for supporting food security among vulnerable populations.
Heather loves to dance--anything from ballet to salsa!