PATRICIA SILIS
Patricia was born and raised in Mexico City. She completed her education in Brooklyn, N.Y. Established her residence in Cd. Juárez, Chih. and El Paso, TX. Her experience and achievements establish a strong background in her professional field as well, which speaks highly of her capacity as a leader. For many years she worked for the transnational company Procter & Gamble as Production Scheduling Manager and Recruiting & Hiring Manager. Also, her ability to communicate both in English and Spanish has contributed to her success as simultaneous interpreter and translator in international conventions. In the year 2007 she was nominated “Woman of the Year 2006” by the Association of Professional and Business Women in Cd. Juárez, Chih. At present she hosts the community-service oriented radio program “Having coffee at 11”.

Since her path and Gerardo’s crossed, they both have shared interest in making a difference in the lives of less privileged children. By uniting this conviction and profound insights into life, they have since developed a strong bond that has led to the foundation of “Los Ojos de Dios”, her life-long dream that has now become a reality.

“I am convinced that fondness and support, but most of all the LOVE a person receives during his early childhood is the only key to sound development, which will set forth high standards of life and self-esteem. It will mark the individual forever.”
Patricia Silis

GERARDO RIVERA
Gerardo, borne in San Juan de Puerto Rico. He grew up along his brother and two sisters in a remarkable setting of high family moral values. He carried out his studies in Philosophy, History and Humanities in Mexico, Spain, Peru and his homeland. He has contributed to the development of documents for the Protection of Children’s Rights Against Domestic Violence, which have been credited internationally. Founder of associations in Mexico as well as in the United States. As part of his social responsibility he hosts the radio program “Having coffee at 11”. He now concentrates all his professional skills as a leader and experience as administrator to rescue the lives of abandoned children of Cd. Juarez, Chih. Mexico.

Gerardo and Patricia, found “Los Ojos de Dios”, a breakthrough project in the area, incorporated in both sides of the border, which has consolidated after long years of careful planning. Now they work hard, hand in glove, so that children with disability may have the opportunity of a loving haven and ultimately, the chance to a better life.

“The essence in the message of Jesus is simply contained in four letters..L-O-V-E, because there is nothing greater.”
Gerardo