Co-Founder and COO

Christian Loredo-Duran was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by his parents who immigrated to the United States from Guanajuato, México. As a first-generation college student, he recognizes the importance of creating spaces that welcome all stories and cultures.

Christian is currently studying Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. His passions are founded on immigration, education, and human rights policy—interests he has advocated for as an intern with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, and the White House Hispanic Initiative through the U.S. Department of Education.

He is the proud co-founder of the Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding and supporting high school students as they build their path towards higher education and the workforce in Wyoming, Michigan.

Co-Founder and CEO

Elsy Bonilla Aguilar was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan by parents who immigrated to the United States as refugees from El Salvador during the civil war. As a first generation college graduate, she understands the power of shared wisdom, community support, and education as a pathway to opportunity.

Elsy graduated from New York University with a degree in International Relations and a minor in Business Management and Public Policy. Her work is rooted in equity, access, and building systems that expand opportunity for students who may not see a clear path forward. Through study abroad experiences in four cities and international research, she developed a global perspective on education, sustainability, and responsible leadership.

She is the co founder of Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding and supporting high school students as they build their path towards higher education and the workforce in Wyoming, Michigan, and the founder of À Partager, a creative platform centered on community and collaboration in New York City.