Veronica Tierra

Veronica Tierra was born in Medellin, Colombia. Her career as a singer began at age 4, performing with family and with other bands in New York City, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, and Atlanta. She received her A.S in Music at the City University of New York, where she is currently pursuing a B.A in Sociology and a minor in Business. She studied theatre in NYC, attending various workshops and conservatories, and has 15+ years of experience in the performing arts field. She began teaching in 2016 and has worked with students ages 0-12 in different school settings. After attending 19 schools herself prior to college, she became passionate about influencing education, teaching music and diversity, as well as being a part of social change.  She founded Tierra & Friends in 2017 and has brought music to children in NYC, Miami, Fort Myers and Naples.

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Veronica is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. 

Leslie Magdalena

Leslie Magdalena is Tierra & Friends' right hand! She supports the team with everything related to logistics and organizational details. Leslie is a bilingual actress born and raised in Medellín, Colombia. She has been involved with the scenic arts since she was 14 years old.

Leslie has both trained and guided different learning processes related to the fields of theater, puppets, film and improvisation. She is loyal, fun and passionate for everything she does. 

Nicolas Nieto

Nicolas Nieto is a Social-Journalist Communicator with three years of experience in creating digital content for networks and influential brands. He specializes in audiovisual creation, community management, corporate communication, and digital writing. 

He is a lover and follower of the world of video games, technology, and education.

At Tierra & Friends, he has an essential role in creating and executing the content of our social networks.

Titeres Media

Titeres media designs high-quality professional puppets for cinematography, television, theatre, and carry out pedagogical projects for kids in pre-schools and elementary schools.

At Tierra & Friends, they contribute greatly through the making and directing of "Elvis" and "Stella", our main puppets!

Tatiana Diaz

Tatiana Diaz is a Creative Director and Senior Graphic designer with six years of experience in the sector. She is from Bogotá, Colombia. Tatiana is passionate about video games, esports, and critical thinking focused on entrepreneurship. She supports companies' growth to boost the market and employment from different areas. She has significantly contributed to T&F with her designs, branding, and marketing approach. 

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She has experience as designer, editor, animation and comunication strategys.

Natalia Fonseca

is currently a Youth Pastor. She has had the opportunity to lead the Children’s Ministry for many years at Mision Vida before that. To serve kids has always been her passion, to teach them, and instruct them in various subjects. Music has always also been part of her life as well. From ballet to the piano or to singing in the choir, she has always been very musically inclined. Natalia feels very excited to be a part of Tierra & Friends, and feels grateful for the opportunity it allows her to express two of her greatest passions!