The People's Consultants News

Please see the below minutes from tonight's meeting. Action items are in bold. We will reconvene on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 7:15pm ET. Minutes: 1. Discussion and selection of board secretary to manage and post minutes. The secretary should also manage the agenda and our conflict of interest statements. The secretary will lead the discussion and potential approval of the Minutes of the last meeting. Bruce nominates Peter, otherwise will move to pay Alex to do these

The People’s Consultants is planning its next Summit, and we are looking for a small group of committed Summiteers to join us on an eye-opening learning journey to the town of San Gregorio. Our primary objective will be to learn about life in San Gregorio: how people live, work, and care for their families and their community. This trip will also provide valuable learning opportunities about life in rural areas in the developing world, with a particular focus on three essenti

Progress continues in Vista Hermosa, Guatemala, where Agua del Pueblo and The People’s Consultants are working alongside the local community to improve access to safe, reliable water. Earlier this summer, we shared an update from Vista Hermosa as crews worked through the difficult process of digging a new well by hand. Progress was slower than originally anticipated as workers encountered massive rocks beneath the ground, requiring tremendous patience and persistence to remov

Last Thursday, I received a biventricular pacemaker upgrade. That sentence sounds considerably less dramatic than it felt. Heart problems run in my family. My father died at 40 from a massive heart attack. Relatives and friends say I’m his spitting image. Apparently, I inherited his looks, his speech, his walk, his body type—and perhaps his heart. At 36, I was diagnosed with a Wenckebach arrhythmia. Eight years ago, during a pickleball tournament, I passed out when my pulse d

Five Decades of Partnership and the Work Still Ahead Dear Friends and Partners, As I look back on more than five decades of Agua del Pueblo (AdP), my heart overflows with gratitude. None of this journey would have been possible without your unwavering generosity and support. Together, we have helped more than 1,000 rural communities complete over 500 potable water and sanitation projects—bringing clean water, dignity, and hope to over 500,000 residents. To give you a glimpse

The People's Consultants has shifted its immediate focus to San Gregorio, where approximately 90 families reside and have identified wastewater management as one of their highest community priorities. With additional homes under construction and strong local organization, San Gregorio is ready to take the next step toward a healthier future.