We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to funding crucial burn care, prevention, and research for children with burns in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our commitment amplifies the impact of COANIQUEM in Chile by securing vital resources across the United States, making their life-changing international programs possible.

We support the treatment and rehabilitation of children with burns, the training of burn care health professionals from over 20 countries and support invaluable research and innovation on burn care on a regional level. This ensures that free rehabilitation and comprehensive care extend beyond borders.

Together with COANIQUEM in Chile, we share a united vision: a world where children everywhere can grow and thrive without physical and emotional scars.

COANIQUEM BCF´s board members share an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children with burn injuries. This dedication drives them to support COANIQUEM’s essential work in providing life-changing treatment and rehabilitation to children with burns across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Rooted in compassion and inclusivity, the board champions advancements in burn care through professional training and pioneering research, ensuring that every child receives the comprehensive care they deserve.

“COANIQUEM is a major contribution to the young people in Latin America who deserve every opportunity to realize their potential. […] I see the program expanding even more throughout Latin America, and I’m very proud to be a part of that process.”

Mark Wilson, Board Vice-President

Executive Committee

Robert Cowan

Treasurer
Livermore, California USA

Directors

Laura Gordon

Weston, Florida USA

Carolyn Schuetz

Pleasanton, California USA

Alternate Directors

Enrique Alvarez

Atlanta, Georgia USA

Andrea Zapata

Miami, Florida USA

Governance committee

Jorge Rojas Goldsack

Santiago de Chile
Executive President of COANIQUEM in Chile