The Drive of Nonconformity: Breaking the Mold from Childhood
There are those who view life’s hardships as a final destiny; others see them as a starting point. For Mynor, who entered Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Guatemala in San Andrés Itzapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, in 2005 at the age of 8, the road to success did not start out easy. His first months were marked by resistance and the difficult adaptation process typical of a young child facing an unknown environment. However, the moment he embraced his new reality, he ignited an inner drive that has not stopped since: an relentless desire to improve.
Despite starting his primary education from scratch due to an initial lack of documentation, Mynor turned classrooms into his victory stage. He was not satisfied with just passing; he aimed to stand out. This focus led him to graduate from both primary school (2011) and middle school (2014) with the highest honors as the top student of his class. His exceptional performance opened the doors for him to attend high school at a prestigious institution located in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. There, at age 15, he experienced his first clash with true independence:
“You realize that you no longer have supervisors or family members supporting you day in and day out. It’s up to you, demanding discipline and responsibility from yourself if you truly want a better future.”
A Phraseas a Life Strategy: Knowledge as a Shield
While many young people might view studying as an obligation, Mynor adopted it as his greatest survival and growth strategy. A phrase from the foundation’s director at the time, Orlando Ramos, became permanently engraved in his mind: “Education is the only thing you will take with you from the foundation the day you leave.”
Mynor understood that material goods come and go, but knowledge is the only wealth that no one could ever take away from him. In a competitive job market and faced with the country’s social barriers, higher education would be his best weapon. With that mental clarity, he graduated from high school in 2017 with the highest GPA in the entire institution, earning the absolute backing of a beloved benefactor who championed his entry into Rafael Landívar University to study public accounting and auditing.
The 5% of a Country: Scaling the Academic Peak
Mynor’s university story is not just a success story; it is a record of continuous excellence. As he advanced, he chose to be sharp and “seize” every available opportunity. His trajectory in higher education reflects the mindset of someone who flatly refuses to stagnate:
- Bachelor’s Degree (2018-2022): He graduated as a public accountant and auditor with cum laude honours, achieving a GPA so outstanding that he was exempted from the traditional graduation thesis.
- First Master’s Degree (2022-2024): He did not stop there. He requested support from NPH to pursue a Master’s Degree in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude and becoming the first youth in the history of NPH Guatemala to achieve a postgraduate degree. He knew the weight of his achievement: “In Guatemala, as the level of education rises, the percentage of professionals who prepare decreases. Only 5% access a master’s degree; I had to set the expectations high to open doors for those coming behind me.”
- Second Master’s Degree (2024-2025): With his sights set on executive management, Mynor set a new challenge for himself. He requested logistical support from the foundation to self-fund a Master in Business Administration (MBA). He finished in 2025 with the highest honors: Summa Cum Laude (graduated in February 2026).
True Success:Forging Character and Giving Back
Mynor’s self-improvement escalated with equal force into the professional realm. He started from the bottom in operations at a major fast-food chain in 2020, moved to the administrative accounting area in 2023, and by 2024, his flawless strategic profile led him to a prominent financial institution as a personal loans coordinator, an executive position where he now designs high-impact commercial and budgetary strategies.
With admirable maturity, Mynor recognises that self-improvement is not just about accumulating degrees but about polishing character and soft skills. Today, newly married to his wife Ruth Abigail and studying English intensively every night at 9:00 PM to remain globally competitive, Mynor embodies Father Wasson’s philosophy of “learning not just to take but also to give.” In his spare time, he returns to the children’s home to voluntarily tutor high school youth with their homework.
His final advice to the youth of NPH is a raw but inspiring reminder of what it means to rise above poverty:
“Studying is hard; it requires sacrifices, but living a low-resource life is much harder. Take advantage of the luck of being at NPH, because education is the only thing that sets us free.”
