About Us
Our Mission.
The María José Jove Foundation was established to carry on the social commitment of María José Jove Santos, placing children and the most vulnerable members of society at the heart of its work.
Based in A Coruña, the Foundation promotes programs in health, education, inclusion, and culture with an innovative, people-centered approach aimed at making a real impact on society.
Our Values.
These are our core principles:
People
Commitment, generosity, and enthusiasm in serving children and promoting inclusion.
Action
Initiative and innovation in addressing social challenges.
Excellence
Quality, transparency, and sustainability in every project.
Our people.
The Foundation’s work is made possible by a team dedicated to a common goal: to help others and make a real difference in people’s lives.
Felipa Jove (President), Emma Justo (Head of Health), Xabi Casal (Head of Healthy Physical Activity), Pablo Díaz Atanes (Coordinator of Healthy Physical Activity), Belén Pérez (Head of On-Site Activities), Brais Casal (Project Specialist), Belén Rey (Director of Institutional Relations), Susana González (Director of the FMJJ Art Center and Collection), Alba Cacheda (Head of Education and Outreach / Art Center), Elvira Alonso (technical staff at the Art Center), Carlos Vázquez (Director of the Rialta University Residence), and Rubén García (Director of Communications).
The ESFUERZA program has its own technical team:
Celia María Alvariño, Cristina Penín, Jonathan Monteagudo, Manuel Álvarez, Ricardo Álvarez, Sofía Losada, Teresa Hermida, Victoria Strate, and Virginia del Río.
Our Board of Trustees.
Behind every decision, every project, and every step forward, there are people who uphold the Foundation’s mission.
Dª. Felipa Jove Santos – Founding Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees
Dª. Amparo Santos Molinos – Founding Trustee
D. Manuel Ángel Jove Santos – Founding Trustee
Dª. Paloma López Jove – Trustee
Dª. Marta López Jove – Trustee
D. Javier Arnott Fernández – Trustee
Dª. Silvia María Peña de Castro – Trustee
D. Modesto Rodríguez Blanco – Trustee
D. Gabriel Nieto Peñamaría – Trustee
D. Francisco Javier Acebo Sánchez – Trustee
D. Alejandro Abascal Junquera – Trustee
D. Federico Cañas García-Rojo – SSecretary of the Board of Trustees
D. Gabriel Nieto Álvarez-Uría served as a Trustee of the FMJJ from its founding in 2003 until his passing on May 9, 2025.
D. Manuel Jove Capellán served as a founding Trustee of the FMJJ from its founding in 2003 until his passing on May 8, 2020.
D. Salustiano Carro Páramo served as a Trustee of the FMJJ from its founding in 2003 until his passing on March 18, 2015.
