At VIDDA Group, we are a consulting firm committed to empowering purpose-driven organizations to make a better world. We support universities, nonprofits, ministries, and socially responsible businesses in achieving sustainability and expanding their impact. Driven by the belief that positive change is possible, we help our clients grow with clarity, strategy, and purpose—so they can fulfill their mission with confidence and long-term success.
VIDDA Group is a bilingual consulting firm with offices in the United States and Peru. We work globally with nonprofits, ministries, universities, and social enterprises, offering tailored solutions in strategic fundraising, organizational development, and digital transformation.
Yvan Castro brings over 15 years of global experience in helping purpose-driven organizations unlock their full potential. He has collaborated with leading NGOs, universities, and hospitals across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
His areas of specialization include:
✔ Strategic fundraising design and execution
✔ Grant writing and donor relationship building
✔ Development and scaling of child sponsorship programs
✔ Strategic planning and digital transformation frameworks (MIT-based)
✔ Leadership coaching for nonprofit and social impact teams
Academic Background:
🎓 M.S. in Marketing – City University of Hong Kong
🎓 Master in Administration – Andrews University
🎓 Diploma in Professional Fundraising – Monterrey Tech & AFP
In addition to his consulting work, Yvan serves as a graduate-level professor in MBA and MPH programs, mentoring the next generation of nonprofit leaders.
VIDDA Group collaborates with a network of senior consultants and partner organizations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia to bring world-class expertise and local insights to our clients.
Dr. Lilya Wagner is an internationally respected leader in fundraising, institutional advancement, and nonprofit management. She served as Director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI), where she led strategic fundraising support for hundreds of faith-based universities, healthcare systems, and community service organizations across North America.
Before her leadership at PSI, Dr. Wagner held major roles in the global nonprofit sector, including Vice President for Philanthropy at Counterpart International, an international development organization working in more than 20 countries. She also served for many years as faculty at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University), the world’s first school dedicated to philanthropy research and education.
An award-winning author, Dr. Wagner wrote Diversity and Philanthropy, which received the prestigious AFP/Skystone Partners Research Prize, and has contributed extensively to understanding donor behavior, cross-cultural giving, and ethical fundraising practice.
With more than three decades of experience advising organizations worldwide, Dr. Wagner brings deep strategic insight, global perspective, and a strong commitment to sustainable philanthropy — making her a valued Senior Advisor to VIDDA Group.
ENGR. FEDERICO SALVADOR WADSWORTH
Senior Consultant & Advisor
Federico Salvador Wadsworth is an experienced executive, consultant, and academic with more than four decades of leadership and professional practice across quality management, strategic planning, and organizational performance. He is the Executive President of Quality Consulting SA and serves as Director and Vice President of Operations at Minera Ayllu SAC. In his academic career, he has taught graduate and postgraduate courses in six universities — including five in Peru and one in Spain — covering topics such as strategic planning, quality management, process reengineering, leadership, human resources, and performance improvement. Mr. Salvador has directed business consulting initiatives for nearly 30 years with clients in private, public, and nonprofit sectors, and has trained over 8,000 executives in comprehensive management systems and continuous improvement methods. He holds an MBA with distinction and has international training experience in Japan, the USA, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru.
Senior Consultant at VIDDA Group
Gerente general de CONACCIÓN. Investigación cualitativa, diseño y gestión en proyectos para el desarrollo.
LIC. AUXILIADORA ALVARADO
Consultant at VIDDA Group
Olin Strategic Co-founder, Auxiliadora, has navigated complex managerial roles in sensitive contexts, shaping strategies that foster resilience and drive impactful change for over 15 years. With a foundation in psychology and extensive experience in International Development, Child Protection, General Protection, and Safeguarding, she focuses on innovation and change management, integrating neuroscience to drive transformative outcomes.
LIC. CAMILO GONZALES
Consultant at VIDDA Group
Fundraising multicanal: F2F, TLMK, Digital, B2B | Desarrollo de fondos sostenibles | Gestión de campañas y proyectos sociales
QUALITY CONSULTING S.A.
Strategic Partner
Quality Consulting SA is a management and organizational performance consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, business and process reengineering, performance management, and integrated management systems. With deep expertise in Balanced Scorecard, continuous improvement, project management, ERP systems, and competency-based human resource management, Quality Consulting strengthens institutions through structured, results-driven methodologies.
Together, this partnership offers a more comprehensive suite of solutions for:
Universities strengthening institutional performance
Nonprofits seeking operational sustainability
Ministries integrating strategic planning with program effectiveness
Social businesses building systems for growth and impact
We believe that when purpose meets strategy, transformation happens. At VIDDA Group, we exist to build the strategies your mission deserves.