our story

Born in the Amazon. Built for Every Girl.

Goleadoras was founded by Eglantina Zingg, a former MTV host and lifelong soccer player who grew up in the Amazon rainforest. Her earliest friendships were formed not through shared language, but through a ball—and that connection grew into a vision for a movement.

From grassroots beginnings in Venezuela, Goleadoras has become an international platform powered by the belief that sport can bridge divides and transform lives.Goleadoras is a global nonprofit that empowers girls through the game of soccer—blending play and emotional learning to unlock confidence, leadership, and possibility.

According to a 2015 EY study, 94% of female leaders in C-Suite roles played sports.

Yet, millions of girls globally still lack access to safe, inclusive spaces to play. Goleadoras exists to change this. Access to play is access to possibility.
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why it matters

If Girls Are Left Off the Field, They’re Left Out of the Future 

Girls around the world are told, explicitly or implicitly, that they don’t belong on the field—or in leadership roles. Goleadoras exists to change that narrative. We know that when girls are given tools, connection, and visibility, they rise—and they bring their communities with them.
our team

board members

Eglantina Zingg

Founder and Executive Director

Creator and on-camera talent for some of the world's biggest media and fashion brands. Founder of Proyecto Paz and Goleadoras, a seven-year effort to change children's lives through the power of fútbol.

Carmen Busquets

Directive Board

Pioneer in the fashion e-Commerce world, founder and the biggest investor in Net-a-Porter and Farfetc.

Jules Larson-Green

Directive Board

First female engineer to have a senior executive position at Microsoft, a role model committed to helping and promoting young female leaders.

Cara Harvey

Directive Board

VP of Business Affairs for Global Sports Marketing at Nike. Cara is passionate about the power of sport to improve the lives of young women.

Michelle Fernandes

Directive Board

Founder & CEO at Approach International Student Center, Inc. | Founder & President at Baluarte USA. | Partner at Carleen & Associates | Founder & CEO at Misogi Marketing & Communications

Mireya Cisneros

Directive Board

‍Founder of the largest philanthropic network in Ibero-America.

our team

board members

Eglantina Zingg

Founder and Executive Director

Creator and on-camera talent for some of the world's biggest media and fashion brands. Founder of Proyecto Paz and Goleadoras, a seven-year effort to change children's lives through the power of fútbol.

Carmen Busquets

Directive Board

Pioneer in the fashion e-Commerce world, founder and the biggest investor in Net-a-Porter and Farfetc.

Jules Larson-Green

Directive Board

First female engineer to have a senior executive position at Microsoft, a role model committed to helping and promoting young female leaders.

Cara Harvey

Directive Board

VP of Business Affairs for Global Sports Marketing at Nike. Cara is passionate about the power of sport to improve the lives of young women.

Michelle Fernandes

Directive Board

Founder & CEO at Approach International Student Center, Inc. | Founder & President at Baluarte USA. | Partner at Carleen & Associates | Founder & CEO at Misogi Marketing & Communications

Mireya Cisneros

Directive Board

‍Founder of the largest philanthropic network in Ibero-America.

our goals

what set us apart

we focus

on the whole girl—combining movement, mindset, and mentorship.

we work

within communities, partnering with local schools, educators, families, and leaders.

we prioritize

equity, inclusion, and girl-centered design in everything we do.

Our coaches are trained not only in sport, but in emotional resilience and social leadership.
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Goleadoras is a legally registered organization in the United States with tax-exempt registration under section 501 (c) (3). Our work is made possible through the generous support of many individuals, corporations, and foundations.

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