OUR MISSION and LEADERSHIP
Mission
Create a long-lasting impact for those we serve
Vision
Serving underserved women, youth, and seniors with access to education, leadership development, and global opportunities. Creating pathways to workforce readiness, personal growth, and community contribution.
Our Values
Equity
Integrity
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Community Engagement
Our Philosophy
“Together delivering knowledge”
Both learners and volunteers grow when knowledge is shared. Through our 360° collaborative approach, every participant contributes and receives, fostering stronger communities while developing both technical and soft skills.
LEADERSHIP
Founder & Executive Director
— Alba Gomes—
Alba Gomes is a highly qualified nonprofit leader with over 20 years of professional experience spanning leadership, strategic decision-making, project management, finance, and human resources. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Management, and advanced executive training from MIT in Communication and Critical Thinking.
Throughout her career, Alba has led multidisciplinary teams, designed operational strategies, and implemented programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
Her personal journey raising a child with ADHD inspired her to apply adaptive learning approaches to education and workforce development, ensuring inclusivity for all learners.
Alba combines her business acumen with a deep passion for leadership and social transformation. She provides the vision, financial stewardship, and operational expertise that ensure 4Future maximizes the impact of every dollar invested and delivers meaningful results for participants, sponsors, and the communities served.
Co-Founder
-Eduarda Gomes-
Growing up, Eduarda realized how learning English opened doors to new worlds, global networks, and career opportunities.
4Future is her way of sharing that gift with others, so they too can achieve confidence, personal growth, and international connection.