Earlier I received an e-mail from Helene, Director of the Bonderman Fellowship for graduate students, explaining that Alena Suazo has passed away in Guatemala. She is an amazing woman and I'm in absolute shock. I spoke to her the few times we met at Bonderman information sessions and other gatherings. I'm truly at a loss. 

This is a posting from her sister:

My Sister Rests with God

This is Alena: The Seattle Times.

She is truly inspiring.