Meet the Team
OUR TEAM
Chiara Bergonzi
Founder
I’m a wife, a mom of three, and Gia’s Ima. Inspired by my family and community, I lead the It Takes a Village movement, believing that true inclusion happens when we all come together. I collaborate with local organizations to create spaces where everyone can contribute, be valued, and feel like they belong. As Chair of the Key Biscayne Disability Advisory Board, I connect residents, advocates, and officials to break down barriers and ensure that people with disabilities have real opportunities to participate, thrive, and make their voices heard in Key Biscayne.
Laura Teran Zapata
A graduate of Babson College in '89 with a specialization in Finance and Investments, also holds an associate degree in culinary arts. Laura is the mother of 4, the youngest one of 19 having autism. Currently, she is the head of the Family Office for Grupo Teran, serves on the Key Biscayne Education Advisory Boards since 2024, and as a co-founder of It Takes a Village helps run the day to day management and finances of the organization. She is fully committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all children, teens, and young adults with special needs in the community, and together with her team they promote social, educational, and innovative activities so they can lead fulfilled lives.
Barbara Diaz
Chilean journalist, family coach, and co-founder of IT TAKES A VILLAGE. Married with 4 children, including a 26-year-old son on the autism spectrum. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusive social and work opportunities on the island. Her charity involvement spans from helping create the Manos del Sur foundation in Key Biscayne in 2000 to assisting the Department of Integration at Monte Tabor School in Chile from 2010 to 2015, as well as collaborating with the San Vicente de Paul foundation in 2010-2016, supporting children's and elderly homes. Upon returning to Miami from 2017 to 2021, she also contributed to the La Casita Foundation, aiding women at social risk.
Carmen Azpurua
Mother of two. Entrepreneur, with over fifteen years of experience in the international health insurance sector, has a commitment to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by our special needs community and actively seeks innovative solutions to advance their education and development. Carmen has collaborated with various educational foundations, particularly those focused on empowering vulnerable communities. This passion for inclusivity is deeply personal for Carmen, as she has a beloved daugther with Down Syndrome.