Integral Heart Action Team 2020


	Luke Maguire Armstrong IHF Co-Founder Mick Quinn seen here with Luke in 2011	I first met Mick and Deb shortly after they arrived in Guatemala when they came to volunteer at the malnourished infant center I administered at the time. Mick and I used to have monthly coffee jams to talk about our development work and ways we could further help the disadvantaged populations in Guatemala. I watched as the seeds of Mick and Debs intentions grew until they founded the Integral Heart Family, which I saw grow and thrive. Every year IH took on greater and greater roles within children and families lives. I’ve spent my career doing development work and have known the efforts hundreds of organizations. Of them all, never have I seen an organization as successful as the Integral Heart Family in breaking the cycles of generational poverty. They offer much more then an education. Integral Heart teaches children how to live with heart and reach their highest potential. So when Mick asked me in 2015 to take on more formal role as its outreach director, the answer was a resounding yes. Mick and Debora have hearts that truly hear the needs of impoverished Guatemalan children and families and it’s my honor and privileged to back their life-changing work.

	Joe Gannon	The Integral Heart Family has given me a deeper sense of purpose here on this earth. Since joining as a volunteer fundraiser back in 2017 I have noticed a plethora of abundance flowing in my direction because I chose to give without asking for anything in return. I am very grateful to have met Luke Maguire Armstrong while traveling in Latin America years ago and that he introduced me to such an incredible cause led by some of the greatest people I’ve ever had the privilege to meet.

	Erica Derrickson	Erica is an adventurer who travels alone as a woman to places like India, Thailand, Bali, Egypt, and Guatemala. Her popular videos online receive millions of views as she authentically shares her adventures with the hope of inspiring others to claim theirs. As a bestselling author, award -winning photographer, actress, mermaid, and social media influencer, she is a bright source of energy and inspiration in the lives of others. She lives in Guatemala where her greatest pleasures are watching hummingbirds and herding goats up the mountain.

	RaeAnne Carlson	Being a part of IHAT is a small way I’m able to give back in gratitude for all the blessings I’ve received. Knowing that sharing with my friends and family about this wonderful organization could make a difference in a child’s life is such a great feeling. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” -Mother Teresa

	Tom Hoy	I work with Integral Heart because it's a chance to break the cycle of generational poverty for children who were born into lives and circumstances than many of us could scarcely imagine. It's a chance to give back and help others give back to world that has blessed me beyond measure.

	Cindy Russell	In the depths of grief and darkness there spawned a glimmer of light and love. A small task force partnered together to give their time and affection to the children and families in Guatemala to receive the fundamental essentials of education and a chance to break the cycle of poverty. I do this to honor my beautiful daughter, Amber Lynn. Her strength, love, and empathy for everyone has guided me to be better and do better. In this ever changing world I am glad to say I am helping make a difference and all the gratitude I need is a smile on the face of a child.

	Kristin Morales Zic	During the height of lockdown, I was lucky enough to stumble upon Erica’s videos and then Luke’s which led to the Integral Heart Foundation....this charity tugged at my heart strings....when my husband and I first got married, we decided we wanted adopt and were looking into Guatemalan adoption because there seemed to be so many children in need of a family. Unfortunately, there moratorium in place, yet we wanted to try to help the children of Guatemala in other ways. I was truly inspired by the work of The Integral Heart School. I’m grateful and thankful to be a part of your team in anyway! Happily married mom to 10 yr old twins, native New Yorker, BA in anthropology/archaeology and RDMS (registered diagnostic medical sonographer, high risk ob/gyn 15+ years).

	Abbey Salch	I first came to Guatemala in 2002 to learn Spanish. I was taken aback at the level of generational poverty and malnutrition I encountered. I have been going back to Guatemala routinely since then, and in 2012 I met Mick and Deb and became involved in Integral Heart Foundation. I served as a volunteer and teacher while I was there for almost 2 years, and have been an active donor and supporter since then. I hope to get back there next year to assist when things start to get back to normal.

	Brandy Lee Harrison & theharrisoncamphoney (Click to enlarge photo)	My heart is full. I’m so honoured to stand beside you beautiful humans!!! This is the greatest gift in a space that feels so authentic to me. Thank you for welcoming us in to yours! We now reside a stones throw from Toronto, Canada. In a big and busy city! We have created a back yard hobby farm and just wrapped up our first successful honey season!! We have a chicken on the counter occasionally, fresh bread in the oven, tea’s on and the door always open! May we all continue to meet these children’s needs with the resources and strategies available to us, and most importantly overflow their cup with love and connectedness! Best, Brandy Lee Harrison

	Lori Baker	After living more than a decade in Guatemala as an expat and entrepreneurs, I’ve seen firsthand how poverty affects families and communities. I’ve also seen how my friends at the Integral Heart do life-changing work to break the cycles that create generational poverty. So whenever I’m able, I do what I can do that more kids can grow up and reach their dreams.

	Nicole Randall	Helping children in the world is an inner calling for me and Integral Heart Foundation striving to break the cycles of generation poverty solidified my lifetime involvement. As a Pre-school teacher I understand that education is the key to having success of that goal. I am in constant awe of the dedication of the founders and teachers working to make sure the children of Guatemala have the education, nourishment and love they deserve. The actions of today for this generation will make big impact changes for the future of Guatemala. I am proud to be a part of IHAT and helping with this important work of loving the Guatemala children and giving them the tools to be successful contributors to their communities.