Michelle Cekov leads GOCARE, Inc. as its new president, announces updates to staff

Nov. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- GOCARE is proud to announce Michelle Cekov as its new President and CEO. Following the passing of GOCARE's founder Jan Lindsay, Cekov had the determination to step up to the plate in an effort to continue to build the organization by helping the disadvantaged communities of Nicaragua, and to honor her father's legacy.

Stepping into this new role, Cekov will be taking the lead on all major projects of GOCARE. The next step is to open 10 new learning and community centers in Nicaragua. The organization is working diligently with the Rotary Club of Ventura East and the Rotary Club of Managua, with the grant of $200,000 to furnish and equip three centers over the next few years. The two new communities are in La Union and Cuajachillo Dos. In July, GOCARE closed escrow on a property in San Ignacio, with the plan to move its existing preschool to the new location; as well as offering computer courses, language courses and adult education programs.

"I'm looking forward to what's ahead for GOCARE, including the vision of the new community centers," explains Cekov. "Our scholars have become leaders in their community and it's amazing to see them blossom. As a team leader, I want to continuously focus on mastering the fundamentals of our organization by maintaining our values and making education in Nicaragua our number one priority."

Since GOCARE's inception in 2001, Cekov has served as the organization's treasurer working behind the scenes, overseeing the compliance of its programs, accounting and employees in both Ventura County and Nicaragua. She has owned and operated her own bookkeeping business servicing small businesses and nonprofit organizations. She currently works at California Designers Choice Custom Cabinetry, Inc. as its bookkeeper, and recently retired after 30 years from Lindsay and Company, CPA.

Other new promotions and board members of GOCARE include: Pamela Lindsay, Vice President; David Lindsay, Secretary and Director of Educational Programs; and new Charitable Board Member, Steven Klinger of Scosche Industries, Inc.

ABOUT GOCARE:

GOCARE Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity headquartered in Ventura, Calif. Throughout its tenure, GOCARE Inc. has worked closely with local residents and communities to create and implement educational, health and economic development programs into its curriculum, including adult education through reading and math, pre-school, day care, computer instruction, English instruction and vocational training.

GOCARE Inc. is a legal nongovernmental organization that has been recognized by the Nicaragua Ministry of Education as an exemplary model for adult education courses. To date, GOCARE Inc. has helped more than 1,300 students graduate from its programs with the core philosophy of the “Come Back to Give Back” mentorship and leadership. While pursuing college degrees, students become mentors and leaders within their Nicaraguan communities and help “give back” by teaching others to assist them out of extreme poverty into a bright, successful future.

For more information about GOCARE Inc. or to make a donation, please call 805-650-5915 or visit www.gocarekids.org.