Two Hearts — One Vision

A mother’s prayer, a father’s promise, and a mission guided by grace.

  • Founder & Executive Director (aka “The Milk Man”)

    Christian is a Pennsylvania state–licensed Physical Therapist Assistant whose life and work are rooted in faith, service, and cross-cultural connection. Actively serving in Guatemala, Christian founded Healing Hands of the Highlands, a pro-bono outpatient physical therapy clinic that continues to operate under the care of a local Guatemalan clinician — extending hands-on healing to those who need it most.

    In addition to his clinical work, Christian served as an athletic trainer for a premier-division professional soccer team in Guatemala. Separately, he played goalkeeper for a local first division town team — affectionately known as the “Roberts” — and helped lead the team to a championship victory.

    Christian currently partners with Beeline Wheelchairs, an NGO that provides custom wheelchairs to children with disabilities across Guatemala. As a clinician, he helps identify children in need, adjust seating, and equip families with improved mobility solutions and support.

    His commitment to service also extends to youth ministry, where he has invested in the spiritual lives of young people by teaching and discipling them through his local church — helping shape the next generation through the truth of Scripture.

    Christian’s life and leadership are grounded in his faith in Jesus Christ. It was the love he shared with his late wife, and the privilege of fathering their two sons, that continues to guide his steps. Rose Milk Bank is more than an organization — it’s a living legacy of compassion, connection, and the belief that nourishing life is a sacred calling.

  • Co-Founder, in spirit & legacy

    Rocio was born in the remote Pokomchi village of Nisnic in San Cristóbal, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala — the daughter of Bible translators, Beth and Boris Ramírez. One of eleven children, she spent her early years running barefoot with her siblings and village friends, playing in the mud, catching spiders as pets, and bringing home stray dogs. Her childhood was one of freedom, joy, and deep connection to the people and land around her.

    As a young girl, Rocio often interpreted for U.S. medical teams visiting Guatemala — early encounters that ignited her passion to serve the sick and vulnerable. These experiences planted seeds of compassion and service that would later bloom in her training as a nurse and midwife.

    She later moved to the United States for formal education in nursing, but her heart remained rooted in Guatemala. She dreamed of returning to marry, raise children, and give them the same rich and vibrant childhood she had known. She often said she not only wanted to live and serve in Guatemala — she desired to die and be buried there. Such was her deep love for her people and her home.

    After meeting Christian and marrying in Guatemala, the couple committed to building their life together there. Rocio stood faithfully by Christian’s side as he learned the language and adapted to his new surroundings. She supported him with grace, love, and quiet strength.

    Yet even in her deep love for Guatemala, Rocio’s devotion to her role as a wife came first. In her own words, she would have given it all up — her homeland, her dreams — if it meant following her husband wherever God would lead him. The Lord, in His kindness, placed within Christian a desire to give Rocio the life she had longed for — not because she insisted, but because she trusted.

    Together, they raised their two sons, Romeo and Amadeo, both born at home in unmedicated, peaceful births attended by midwives. Rocio’s view of childbirth was shaped by the gentle wisdom of Ina May Gaskin, and her walk of faith was influenced by spiritual heroines like Elisabeth Elliot.

    Though the vision for what would become Rose Milk Bank was born in her heart, Rocio’s deepest and most lasting legacy is not in an organization or initiative — it is in her faithful witness to Jesus Christ. She was a devoted disciple, a loving wife, and a nurturing mother. These roles were her greatest joy and highest calling.

    Her life was a radiant testimony of grace, humility, and quiet strength. The legacy she leaves lives on — in every life touched by the mission she helped spark, and in the hearts of those who carry her vision forward with love and reverence.

Our Partners

  • Ecofiltro

    In partnership with Ecofiltro, we’re ensuring that families not only receive life-saving donor milk but also have access to clean, safe water — essential for infant health and hygiene in rural Guatemala.

  • Vitamin Angels

    Through our partnership with Vitamin Angels, we’re expanding care beyond nourishment — providing vital prenatal vitamins and nutritional support to mothers and infants in underserved communities. Together, we’re addressing malnutrition from the womb forward.

  • Milkify

    Our partnership with Milkify allows us to safely preserve donor breast milk through professional freeze-drying — making it shelf-stable, easy to ship, and ideal for distribution in rural areas. Together, we’re extending the reach and impact of every ounce donated.

  • Ixchel Fundación

    We are honored to partner with the Ixchel Foundation, a Guatemalan nonprofit providing healthcare to the most underserved. Their dedicated team of doctors and healthcare professionals identifies the most at-risk infants, conducts medical screenings and follow-ups, and oversees the safe distribution of donor breast milk. Their local expertise ensures that every donation reaches those who need it most.

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