Marithza Andagoya
Born and raised in Ecuador, Andagoya has been part of the Surviving Memory project since its inception when she was a master’s student at Western University (London, Ontario, Canada). From 2017 to 2019, she assisted with the on-site facilitation of workshops, as well as the transcription, proofreading, and translation of research material. She translated the project’s website and the subtitles for the documentary film Norberto Amaya, Songwriter [Norberto Amaya, Compositor], and collaborated with other team members to finalize the community book Memoria Viva [Living Memory]. Marithza served as the coordinator of the Surviving Memory project from 2021 to 2022. Her professional experience includes 10 years of radio production in Ecuador, several years of translation and learning facilitation, and coordinating the master’s program in Cuba in the US-based organization Development Associates International. Andagoya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media and Broadcasting (University of Northwestern, Minnesota, US), a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership (Azusa Pacific University, California, US), and a Master’s degree in Hispanic Studies (Western University).