EMPOWERING GIRLS TO RISE OUT OF POVERTY through sports, education, and leadership opportunities.
EMPOWERING GIRLS TO RISE OUT OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY through sports, education, and leadership opportunities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ClAUDIA QUTOB
Secretary
JEN GUERRA
Treasurer
PAIGE TABLER
C0-Founder
International Director
WALTER PRATTE
Co-Founder
CEO
PAMELA JACOBSEN
TAYLOR BOONE
Co-Founder / CEO
PAMELA JACOBSEN
Pamela delivers resilient and genuine leadership staying focused on solutions that create impact.
Working with MAC Cosmetics for 18years, she carries a myriad of leadership experience that led to her living in four states: Utah (born and raised), New York, Colorado, + California. This experience includes driving sales and strategy, talent recruitment and development, inspirational artistry and training, to leading the training efforts of 1000+ staff in the Northwest region.
In 2013, Pamela started her own photography business and because of her passion for storytelling, she got on a plane to to document GSW's first trip to Paraguay which led to her leading our efforts today.
Contributing her success to leadership roles as a teen, Pamela is on a mission to create a pathway for young girls to have access to the same opportunities, regardless of the socio economic status they were born into.
Fun fact: Pamela was a competitive speed skater as a child.
amela delivers resilient and genuine leadership staying focused on solutions that create impact.
Working with MAC Cosmetics for 18years, she carries a myriad of leadership experience that led to her living in four states: Utah (born and raised), New York, Colorado, + California. This experience includes driving sales and strategy, talent recruitment and development, inspirational artistry and training, to leading the training efforts of 1000+ staff in the Northwest region.
In 2013, Pamela started her own photography business and because of her passion for storytelling, she got on a plane to to document GSW's first trip to Paraguay which led to her leading our efforts today.
Contributing her success to leadership roles as a teen, Pamela is on a mission to create a pathway for young girls to have access to the same opportunities, regardless of the socio economic status they were born into.
Fun fact: Pamela was a competitive speed skater as a child.
Read more on our Founder's Story HERE
Read more on our Founder's Story HERE
Co-Founder / International Director
WALTER PRATTE
Walter can be described in three words: steadfast, composed, and vigilant. Born and raised in Argentina, Walter played soccer his entire life and in his early 20’s, explored a semi-pro career in Paraguay which led to the vision behind Girls Soccer Worldwide.
As a Professional Women’s Soccer Coach for more than 30 years, he enjoys sharing his love and culture behind the game. He has a passion for speaking and motivating our youth today, helping them to see a bigger vision for not only themselves, but the world around them.
He believes in the transformation and global impact the sport can bring when girls are given access. He stands up for what he believes in and knows when given the opportunity, hidden voices can make the greatest impact.
When Walter is not coaching, you can find him drinking maté (a South American staple) listening to a wide variety of music, and cooking traditional Argentinean dishes for his family.
FUN FACT: Walter served in the Argentina Army Reserve for 2 years.
Treasurer
SVP & General Manager / Method360
PAIGE TABLER
Paige Tabler currently runs the consulting organization for Method360, where she holds the position of SVP & General Manager. Her leadership at Method360 is marked by driving revenue growth, expanding their customer base, and personally leading M&A transformations. She has previously held leadership positions at SAP.
Paige had the opportunity to travel with our team to Paraguay in 2019 to see the need and impact firsthand. She has been a driving force behind the scenes volunteering on a regular basis since.
As an advisor Paige has focused on operationalizing the non profit for scale to support the high growth of the organization. Helping to transition from a working board to a governing board by establishing a scalable organizational structure and creating clear roles and responsibilities at the operating level. Ensuring a clear data and technology strategy is in place to improve stewardship and attract and retain donors.
Paige Tabler currently runs the consulting organization for Method360, where she holds the position of SVP & General Manager. Her leadership at Method360 is marked by driving revenue growth, expanding their customer base, and personally leading M&A transformations. She has previously held leadership positions at SAP.
Paige had the opportunity to travel with our team to Paraguay in 2019 to see the need and impact firsthand. She has been a driving force behind the scenes volunteering on a regular basis since.
As an advisor Paige has focused on operationalizing the non profit for scale to support the high growth of the organization. Helping to transition from a working board to a governing board by establishing a scalable organizational structure and creating clear roles and responsibilities at the operating level. Ensuring a clear data and technology strategy is in place to improve stewardship and attract and retain donors.
CLAUDIA QUTOB
Claudia Qutob is a seasoned business development professional with over 18 years of experience in the finance industry. She specializes in driving strategic growth, building long-term client relationships, and identifying new market opportunities that align with organizational goals. Throughout her career, Claudia has partnered closely with executive leadership to expand revenue, strengthen market presence, and deliver tailored financial solutions. Known for her analytical approach and collaborative leadership style, she brings a results-driven mindset and deep industry insight to every engagement.
Owner / The Art of Image Making
TAYLOR BOONE
Taylor Boone is a commercial photographer, director, producer, filmmaker, and author with decades of experience in helping brands grow through emotionally intelligent storytelling. With a deep understanding of visual communication and brand strategy, Taylor has committed her career to crafting impactful narratives that resonate with audiences around the globe.
As a passionate advocate for empowering young girls, Taylor is proud to serve on the board of Girls Soccer Worldwide. Her mission is to help extend the organization’s reach, ensuring that more girls in underserved communities gain access to education, leadership opportunities, and the transformative power that GSWW provides. Through strategic storytelling, creative direction, and brand amplification, Taylor is dedicated to enenhancing GSWW’s impact—because when girls rise, communities thrive.
Taylor Boone is a commercial photographer, director, producer, filmmaker, and author with decades of experience in helping brands grow through emotionally intelligent storytelling. With a deep understanding of visual communication and brand strategy, Taylor has committed her career to crafting impactful narratives that resonate with audiences around the globe.
As a passionate advocate for empowering young girls, Taylor is proud to serve on the board of Girls Soccer Worldwide. Her mission is to help extend the organization’s reach, ensuring that more girls in underserved communities gain access to education, leadership opportunities, and the transformative power that GSWW provides. Through strategic storytelling, creative direction, and brand amplification, Taylor is dedicated to enenhancing GSWW’s impact—because when girls rise, communities thrive.
TEAM MEMBERS
Ambassador Asst.
MAckenzie Tierney
Jen Bernhard
Event Team
Vicki LEtica
Travel Coordinator
Social Media
AShna Patel
CAITLIN SOBREPENA
Media Team Coordinator
TBD
KEVIN MCMANUS
ADVISOR
Lopez Legal Group, LLP
Managing Partner
JENNIFER VALENTIN LOPEZ
ADVISOR
TEAM MEMBERS
JENNIFER VALENTIN LOPEZ
Jennifer is a passionate advocate for the creation of opportunities that improve the lives of girls and women all over the world, particularly through education.
An immigrant herself, Jennifer understands first-hand just how valuable it is to have mentors and opportunities that can help level an otherwise uneven playing field. Growing up in South Florida, Jennifer still remembers the profound impact a few trusted teachers and counselors had in her life. She is thrilled to throw her support behind GSW, an organization with values so aligned with her own.
Jennifer is the owner and managing attorney of a boutique personal injury litigation law firm, Lopez Legal Group, LLP, based in the East Bay. When not in full lawyer-boss mode, you can find Jennifer spending time with her husband, two young children, and their Chihuahua mix rescue, Coco. She loves traveling, eating good food, and exploring the Bay Area, especially the beaches.
Lopez Legal Group, LLP
Managing Partner
TBD
KEVIN MCMANUS / ADVISOR
Lopez Legal Group, LLP
Managing Partner
JENNIFER VALENTIN LOPEZ / ADVISOR
Event Coordinator
Vicki LEtica
Travel Coordinator
Jen Bernhard
Ambassador Asst.
MAckenzie Tierney
Social Media
Ashna Patel
Media Team Coordinator
CAITLIN SOBEPENA
JENNIFER VALENTIN LOPEZ / ADVISOR
Jennifer is a passionate advocate for the creation of opportunities that improve the lives of girls and women all over the world, particularly through education.
An immigrant herself, Jennifer understands first-hand just how valuable it is to have mentors and opportunities that can help level an otherwise uneven playing field. Growing up in South Florida, Jennifer still remembers the profound impact a few trusted teachers and counselors had in her life. She is thrilled to throw her support behind GSW, an organization with values so aligned with her own.
Jennifer is the owner and managing attorney of a boutique personal injury litigation law firm, Lopez Legal Group, LLP, based in the East Bay. When not in full lawyer-boss mode, you can find Jennifer spending time with her husband, two young children, and their Chihuahua mix rescue, Coco. She loves traveling, eating good food, and exploring the Bay Area, especially the beaches.
Lopez Legal Group, LLP
Managing Partner
DanIELLE VALENTE
Danielle has a reputation for making a vibrant first impression! Her approach and ability to generate ideas is a gift she brings to our team.
Through her compassion and voice as a Female Athlete, Danielle offers an insightful voice for the future of our organization. She played extensively and believes in the value of youth having access to sports. She also pursued an immersive Master's degree/soccer program in England prior to joining our team. She has traveled with us internationally since 2018 and with her hands-on experience in our programs abroad she brings valuable insight to it's success. She continues to work with GSW because 'it is food for the soul I didn't know I needed." It is steeped in all things that hold a special place in her heart: empowerment, equality and education.
Her proudest accomplishments are running a marathon + speaking and being a panelist at an international conference. "Throughout my undergraduate degree, conditioning practices were always the most challenging for me and throughout high school I was socially awkward. I believe accomplishing both of these were testaments to how much I grew on a personal basis."
When Danielle isn't strategizing with GSW or working with children, you will find her hanging out with friends, traveling and playing soccer! FUN FACT: Danielle has visited over 30 countries and tends to read three books at a time.
Advisor
