The people building Shift Esperanza
Developers, designers, farmers, and stewards — a multidisciplinary team united by a belief that development can elevate both people and place.
Matthew Blesso
Founder
United States
Matthew Blesso is a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to creating regenerative environments that foster wellness, connection, and harmony with…
Raymond Brealey
Director of Development
Costa Rica
Raymond Brealey is Partner and Director of Development at Shift Living, with more than 24 years of experience leading complex real estate projects across Costa Rica. Throughout…
Robert Althuis
Venture Partner
United States / Netherlands
Robert Althuis is a regenerative real estate developer, author, and former Fortune 100 executive with more than 25 years of experience across real estate, private equity, and…
Brian Bratton
Sales Director
United States
Brian Bratton has nearly 25 years of experience in luxury real estate, development, design, and premium rentals in Costa Rica. He is the owner and broker of the Christie's…
Andrew Mercer
Sales Manager
United States
Andrew Mercer has lived in Costa Rica for 18 years, developing a deep understanding of the lifestyle and local market. With experience in concierge services, property management,…
Sidra Gross
Director of Design
United States
Sidra Gross is the Director of Design for Shift Esperanza and Founder and Principal of Savage Forms. With more than a decade of experience across residential, hospitality, and…
Ginger Rivadeneira
Creative Director
Ecuador
Ginger Rivadeneira combines her background at Pratt, Parsons, and the Art Students League with experience in interior design, art curation, and furniture design, ensuring that…
Dustin Hein
Sales Agent and Community Builder
United States
Dustin Hein has over 20 years of experience in management, destination real estate, and sales, combining a strong work ethic with a relationship driven approach to business.…
Stephanie Valenzuela
Community and Events Manager
Australia
Stephanie Valenzuela brings over 15 years of global experience in marketing, sales, events, and entrepreneurship, having founded and managed several successful businesses while…
Daniela Villalobos Palma
Nursery and Soil Fertility Manager
Costa Rica
Originally from Heredia, Daniela is an agronomic engineer passionate about permaculture and sustainable agriculture. At Shift Esperanza, she manages the nursery and soil fertility…
Catalina Velásquez
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Costa Rica
Catalina Velásquez holds a degree in Environmental Health from the University of Costa Rica, bringing a technical and sustainability focused perspective to her work. She supports…
Grecia Yepez Ortiz
Executive and Administrative Assistant to the CEO and Founder
Perú
Grecia Yepez Ortiz is a Peruvian Business Engineering professional with more than seven years of experience providing high level executive support, project coordination, and…
Valeria Arias
Sales Associate
Costa Rica
Valeria Arias has a degree in Marketing and joined Shift as a Sales Associate. She provides support in database management, documentation, and materials, and is motivated daily by…
Micaela Rebatta Mendoza
Accountant Associate
Perú
Micaela Rebatta Mendoza holds a degree in Accounting and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business Intelligence, where she integrates accounting, data analysis, and AI…
Alexa Gonzalez
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
Costa Rica
Alexa Gonzalez has a background in Business Administration - Finance from UNED and joined Shift Living as an Accounting Associate, where she ensures the finances of the group's…
Oksana Koval
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Ukraine / Argentina
Oksana Koval is a development, strategic operations and commercial leader with 20 years of international experience working alongside founders, investors and executive teams…
Aarón Araya Yannarella
HR MANAGER
Costa Rica
Aaron Araya Yannarella is a Human Resources professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting multinational organizations in the technology, healthcare, and financial…
Ivana Alvarez
CONTROLLER
Costa Rica
Ivana Alvarez is the Controller at Shift Living, bringing more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting across global business environments. She has led accounting…
José David Castillo
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Costa Rica
José David Castillo is a Construction Management Consultant at Shift Esperanza with more than 24 years of experience leading engineering and construction projects across Costa…