Magali Cáceres 

Deputy Director, IYLA

 

Magali Cáceres, proudly born in Asuncion, Paraguay, graduated from George Washington University earning a B.A. in International Affairs and Political Science. There she served as the first Hispanic Class Council President, for over 10,000 students. She has directed successful international youth leadership programs promoting moral and innovative leadership working with the United Nations, World Bank, State Department, Capitol Hill, Embassies, and UN Permanent Missions.

 

After playing for the Paraguayan Women National Soccer Team that qualified in the World Cup, she was drafted for the George Washington University Women’s Soccer Team. She then served as coordinator and coach for the “Homeless World Cup Project” of the Paraguay team, making it possible for young impoverished girls to participate in the Homeless World Cup Tournament in Paris.