Laurys Duno D’ Pacheco - Director
Laurys Duno D’ Pacheco
Director
Community Leader, STEM Educator, and Advocate for Educational Equity in the Energy Transition
Laurys Duno is a petroleum engineer, geoscientist, and educator committed to training new generations in culturally relevant and sustainability-connected learning environments. Holding a Master of Science in Petroleum Geology from the University of Zulia (Venezuela), her professional career spans more than 15 years in the energy industry, leading exploration projects and natural resource analyses, as well as integrated studies of oil, gas, and aquifer reservoirs.
Since moving to Oregon, USA, Laurys has combined her strong scientific background with a passion for education, specializing in curriculum development and educator training in STEM topics, especially at the early childhood level. In 2023, she founded La Cabaña de la Abuela LLC, a bilingual childcare and learning program in Beaverton that integrates innovative approaches to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics from the earliest stages of development.
As a certified Master Trainer by Portland State University and founder of Estilo Vida Latina, Laurys has impacted hundreds of Latino families and educators through workshops, trainings, and programs designed to empower migrant communities by promoting leadership, educational equity, and entrepreneurship. Her experience spans over 25 years in the design of pedagogical and community programs in Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Brazil, Aruba, and the United States.
In recent years, she has led the development of culturally relevant STEM curricula aimed at both K–12 students and adults, with a focus on geoscience exploration, environmental education, sustainability, and clean energy. Her methodology is grounded in human-centered design and design thinking, incorporating hands-on activities, interdisciplinary projects, workplace visits, and professional mentoring.
In her current role as an educator and community trainer in Washington County, she has organized trainings that build early educators’ confidence to integrate science into their classrooms. In 2025, her transformative work in STEM education was recognized with the Community Collaborator Award, granted by the University of Oregon.
Laurys firmly believes that meaningful learning occurs when students feel represented, motivated, and connected to their environment. Her mission is to foster educational settings that cultivate critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity, preparing future generations, especially those from historically marginalized communities, to lead a just and sustainable energy transition. Her work aligns with the values of the Clean Energy. Bright Futures initiative, by advancing equitable access to education and future-ready careers.
Albeiro Pacheco - Sub-Director
Albeiro Pacheco
Sub-Director
A Laboratory Technician, graduated from a prestigious Coast University on the Colombian Coast, Albeiro combines cademic preparation with a deep love for education and family life. One of his daughters is already a proud university graduate, and his son is currently pursuing a degree in Engineering. As a devoted father, he understands the importance of guiding and nurturing every stage of childhood with care, respect, and joy. Although his professional background is extensive, his true passion lies in bringing learning to life through play, curiosity, and meaningful connections. Known affectionately by all the students as “Tío Albeiro”, he fills every afternoon with laughter, creativity, and warmth, turning ordinary moments into unforgettable learning experiences that children carry with them for years.
Albeiro Pacheco has all the required training to carry out his work in Early Childhood Education:
- Current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for infants and children.
- Specialized training on child abuse and neglect in accordance with Oregon law.
- Valid Food Handler’s Certificate and approved training in health and safety.
- OCC Safe Sleep training.
- Experience as a parent in the area of Pedagogy and Mediation in Childhood and Adolescence.
- He has step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online for his professional Development
Laura Navarro - Lead Teacher
Laura Navarro
Lead Teacher
Laura Navarro has her current certification in first aid and infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), completed training on child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law, has current food handler’s certification, has completed OCC approved health and safety training, safe sleep training.
She is working in her CDA - Child Development Associate Degree and has been working in childcare and early education for over 20 years. Laura is grandmother and love her work for long time with kids because her development was increasing working in a Spanish programs in her country Venezuela. Her inspiration is help kids and guide with love, she is enyoining every day sharing her experience and love with kids programs in Beaverton Oregon State, USA.
Reyna Mavare - Teacher Assistant
Reyna Mavare
Teacher Assistant
Reyna Mavare has current certification in first aid and infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), has completed training on child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law, has current food handler’s certification, safe sleep training. She is grandmother and love her experience working with kids. She was Manager working for 25 years in Human Resources Management in Venezuela. Now she is happy sharing her love with kids.