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Who we are
Te Protejo is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of personal care and hygiene products that are cruelty free, along with a vegan lifestyle and other initiatives respectful towards environment and animals.
We have a network of more than 100 volunteers in the areas of Awareness, Certifications, Alliances and Advocacy, who help us spread information about the mission of the organization to raise awareness about animal and environmental protection in different areas. We are winners of Lush Prize 2017, and Viva Schmidheiny awards in 2019 and 2020.
Mission and Vission
MISSION
Raise awareness among the population through responsible consumption, and initiatives that respect the environment and animals in the cosmetic and personal hygiene industry.
VISION
Expand the work of NGO Te Protejo throughout Latin America, empowering those who consume to make conscious decisions with animals and the environment, to achieve a sustainable cosmetic industry free of animal cruelty.
TEAM
Board of Directors
Camila Cortínez
President
General Director and Founder of NGO Te Protejo, has over ten years of experience in project management, in addition to the leadership of non-governmental organizations in the environmental and animal welfare areas. She has been selected as a young entrepreneur in Youth Action Net Chile, Young Leaders of El Mercurio, and Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.
Daniela Medina
Treasurer
Director of Administration and Finances at NGO Te Protejo. Has more than eight years of experience in financial and administrative management and volunteer coordination of non-governmental organizations. An enthusiast of teamwork, she has raised and trained the NGO’s team of activists and is part of the founding board of the organization.
Magdalena López
Director
Member of the team of bloggers and part of the board of NGO Te Protejo. With more than 10 years of experience in the execution of social projects, participating in public sector organizations, academia, and currently part of civil society organizations. Passionate about promoting the positive impact of people in organizations and societies, and for justice for better living conditions for those who inhabit the planet.
Marisol Queupumil
Secretary
Certifications Coordinator in NGO Te Protejo as well as for the V-Label Program in Brazil. She has an Industrial Civil Engineer degree. She takes part on the organization’s board, performing as secretary. In charge of the review, approval, and registration of technical documents required during the certification process, proving that cosmetic products and their formulation have not been tested on animals.
Nicole Valdebenito
Director
Director of Awareness & Advocacy. She is a journalist and social communicator with more than ten years of experience in content generation, management, and relationships with key stakeholders, as well as editor of print publications and web content. She is in charge of the awareness area of the organization, in addition to leading its advocacy area in the countries where the NGO is present.
Executive Team
Camila Cortinez
General Director
Founder of NGO Te Protejo, over ten years of experience in project management & development, in addition to the leadership of non-governmental organizations in the environmental and animalistic areas. She has been selected as a young entrepreneur in Youth Action Net Chile, Young Leaders of El Mercurio, and Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.
Daniela Medina
Administration and finance Director
Has more than six years of experience in financial and administrative management and volunteer coordination of non-governmental organizations. An enthusiast of teamwork, she has raised and trained the NGO’s team of activists and is part of the founding board of the organization.
Marisol Queupumil
Certifications Director
Certifications Coordinator in NGO Te Protejo as well as for the Leaping Bunny program in LATAM. She has an Industrial Civil Engineer degree. She takes part on the organization’s board, performing as secretary. In charge of the review, approval, and registration of technical documents required during the certification process, proving that cosmetic products and their formulation have not been tested on animals.
Nicole Valdebenito
Awareness & Advocacy Director
She is a journalist and social communicator with more than ten years of experience in content generation, management, and relationships with key stakeholders, as well as editor of print publications and web content. She is in charge of the dissemination and awareness area of the organization, in addition to leading its corporate area in the countries where the NGO is present.
Denisse Jimenez
Advocacy manager
Siria Mora
Certification Manager
Owns more than 10 years of experience on the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry within the cosmetic industry. She has experience in the development of cosmetic products from the beginning following all the stages of development until market launch.
Yolanda López
Alliances Manager
More than ten years of experience in Cultural Management and event production. Along with experience working in educational and non-profit organizations. She is Manager of Alliances with brands are and general producer of Ecobelleza events.
Camila Diaz
Administration Manager
Commercial engineer with a mention in administration with more than 4 years of experience in administration and finance. Currently serving as a Canine Educator in Amandog, personal entrepreneurship. Her role at NGO Te Protejo is to advise the Board on issues associated with administrative management.
Catalina Portales
Campaign Coordinator
Sofía Fonseca
Design Coordinator
Graphic Designer from the University of Chile. Has over 4 years of work experience creating graphic pieces, in addition to updating the #ViveCrueltyFree app. She is in charge of the Design volunteer team of the NGO.
Rocio Carcamo
Commercial Coordinator
Technic specialist on Business Administration with vast experience in the different areas of Administrative functions, finances and sales. Passionate for animal welfare and vegan enthusiast for over ten years.
