Board of Directors

María Alejandra Bravo

Artistic producer María Alejandra is skilled in protocol and inter-institutional relations, and is the former director of the non-profit organization Tepuy Comunidad Venezolana de Houston. She has dedicated herself to supporting Latin American art in Houston through the production of shows that showcase music and various expressions of art, traditions, and Hispanic cultural heritage. Throughout her life, she has participated in several musical groups dedicated to cultivating Venezuelan folkloric genres, especially Christmas carols and parrandas, while also exploring other artistic disciplines such as theater, dance, and jewelry making.

As a former diplomat, María Alejandra has lived in several countries, which has fostered her appreciation and passion for creation, planning, cultural management, and project execution. Her diverse experiences have shaped her commitment to building cultural bridges as a means of promoting peace, tolerance, and the common good. This unique background enables her to bring a rich, multicultural perspective to her artistic endeavors and community initiatives.

Miguel Silva

Certified colorist, director of photography, music producer, and Venezuelan guitar and cuatro player, he has a diverse artistic background. In Caracas, he honed his skills as a cuatro player for the group La Parranda, specializing in Venezuelan Christmas carols and parrandas. He also worked as a guitarist on national radio and television live programs in Venezuela while teaching guitar and Venezuelan cuatro to children in the cities of Baruta and Chacao.

Since moving to Houston, he has focused his artistic talents on directing OneSample Media, an audiovisual production company. Through this venture, he has produced several Latin American music albums, short films, promotional videos, and musical shows. His work earned him the Sound Mixing and Engineering Award at the 2020 “Indie Music Festival” in California, US.

Additionally, he is a member of the Venezuelan oriental folk music group Los Sobrinos and, as a geoscientist, works as clean energy developer.

Rosaly Acosta Monegro

Recognized as one of the most outstanding young filmmakers and editors in the Dominican Republic, Rosaly’s talent as a storyteller has led her to participate in numerous television projects, dozens of short films, feature films, more than 400 documentaries, and social media initiatives across different countries. Her work has earned her several prestigious awards in her home country.

As the current creative director of OneSample Media in Houston, Rosaly has strengthened her skills in pre-production, project execution, recording, editing, and audiovisual post-production. She consistently incorporates and updates new technologies and high-resolution equipment, which are hallmarks of her creative work. Rosaly’s passion for filmmaking, combined with her creativity, experience, and commitment to excellence, adds significant value to the activities of One Sample Cultural Foundation.

Inés María Bravo

Venezuelan singer Inés María Bravo, now residing in Houston, Texas, is a former soloist of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Venezuela and the Orfeón Universitario de la Universidad Central de Venezuela (1987-1999), a choir recognized as Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Venezuela. Her extensive touring across Europe, Asia, and the Americas has been complemented by recordings of Venezuelan folk music and boleros, including her 2020 solo album “Bésame Mucho.”

As a current voting member of the Latin Grammy Academy, Bravo is dedicated to cultivating and promoting knowledge about popular Latin American repertoire and culture, with a special focus on her home country. Her role as a conceptual creator has led to the production of various musical shows, such as the multidisciplinary work “Bésame,” which explores the bolero from a feminist perspective. Additionally, she has created different editions of her traditional Christmas concert, through which she nurtures Venezuelan Christmas carols and parrandas, aiming to instill a love for these traditions in Venezuelan-American children.