FOUNDER & CEO Board meeting
I am Manuel Alejandro Polanco Larreal, a lawyer, political scientist, and founder of Indigo Group, a nonprofit that empowers international and first-generation youth. My background in social inclusion, leadership, and strategic management combines with a passion for education and social justice as real drivers of change.
Rethinking the Future is my philosophy and my mission. It means building bridges between privilege and disadvantage, education and access, leadership and community impact. It also reflects my commitment to support vulnerable youth, potential leaders, and people escaping international crises who need a chance to rebuild and grow.
Indigo was created with a simple idea: opportunity should meet the need to grow. Through programs like PACTO, which promotes financial literacy and leadership, the Indigo Scholarships, and many other projects and initiatives now in development, Indigo works to help young people reach their full potential and open doors to meaningful opportunities.
Indigo’s Board Members are a diverse community of global leaders, creators, and changemakers who share a deep commitment to social impact, creativity, and sustainable development. Each board member brings unique expertise: from the arts and education to business, sustainability, and community innovation, enriching Indigo’s collective vision and reach. As stewards of the organization’s mission, board members provide strategic guidance, strengthen partnerships, and promote Indigo’s values of integrity, inclusion, and collaboration. Together, they help ensure that Indigo continues to grow as a force for positive and lasting change around the world.
Executive Board Member Belen Merino 
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Ross Pendergraft 
Executive Board Member Nupur Kumar 
BOARD MEMBER Pierre Patrick 
BOARD MEMBER Blake Rabizadeh 