Who are we?
Who are we?
The ALFA Fundación seeks to promote social mobility by identifying and educating gifted students from communities in the Monterrey metropolitan area, in Mexico.
It seeks to offer quality education that will lead students to graduate with a university degree and be prepared to be upstanding professionals.
Philosophy
Mission
To fully develop the potential of talented students through comprehensive education focused on intellectual, creative and socio-affective aspects in an environment of trust, collaboration, responsibility and commitment.
Vision
To develop successful students, future leaders, innovative and creative entrepreneurs, who contribute to the development of society
Management Team
Julia Moreira Ridsdale
Joined ALFA in 2006. Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and Management at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Masters’ in Management from Stanford University. PhD in Financial Economics from ESADE, Barcelona.
Alejandro Jiménez Garrido
Joined ALFA Fundación in 2023. Bachelor's in International Finance and Master's in Organizational Development from Universidad de Monterrey, and Master's in Leadership and Management of Educational Centers from Universidad Internacional de la Rioja.
David Cárdenas González
Joined ALFA Fundación in 2015. Graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Master's Degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey Virtual University.
History
2012
In line with its commitment to society and convinced that education is a key factor for social mobility, ALFA begins structuring the ALFA Fundación educational project.
2013
The first After-School Center opens its doors in the Ferrocarrilera neighborhood, in Monterrey.
2014
The San Nicolás and Escobedo Extra-academic Centers are inaugurated.
2015
The first class of the ALFA Fundación High School begins its studies.
2018
2021
2023
114 students complete their university studies, adding up to 162 graduates throughout the history of ALFA Fundación.
Our stories
With the conviction that there is talent in Mexico and that, through young people, it is possible to build a better society, ALFA Fundación’s educational project seeks to generate social mobility through quality education.
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