About Us . . . 

Founded as the Central Falls Mundialito Soccer Tournament in 2015, the organization changed its name and became the Mundialito in 2020. For more than 6 years, the Mundialito has been an annual co-ed futsal league that has served as a community-building event which brings the people of our city and state together as they celebrate the multitudes of cultures of Central Falls and our state through the love of soccer, and friendly competition. Soccer is a universal language and the Mundialito brings a sense of home and pride, as participants are able to represent the country of their choice.

The Mundialito Scholarship is awarded to deserving Rhode Island student-athletes residing in the city to help offset the cost of books, supplies, and other materials traditional scholarships may not cover.

Meet the Board Members

Tatiana Baena

Founder & President 

Tatiana Baena was born in Medellin, Colombia, and migrated with her family to the United States, arriving in Central Falls at the age of 8. She has been serving as the Director of Enrichment Opportunities for the Central Falls School District for the past three years, creating partnerships and providing out-of-school time enrichment opportunities to students in the district. Prior to this role, she spent 5 years working in Congressman David Cicilline's office, and has experience participating on different boards, including the Congressman's Women's Advisory Board, Central Falls Planning Board, the Colombian American Cultural Society Board, the Central Falls Alumni Association Board, among others.

Back in 2015, Tatiana participated in a fellowship by New Leaders Council, Rhode Island Chapter, where she was able to learn more about fundraising, new media, communication strategy, campaign management, policy, and was also able to bring life to the Mundialito as we know it. As our Founder and sole organizer for a few years, she has been instrumental in the planning and execution of the Mundialito, to include team recruitment, game schedule, fundraising, etc. Attracting more than 300 people each year, the Mundialito has not only brought together diverse communities, but has helped promote local talent and local businesses. Additionally, Mundialito has been able to award $3,500 in scholarships in the last 4 years.

Kelly Powers

Vice-President & Scholarship Chair 

Kelly Powers, is passionate about helping the community and supporting local businesses and organizations. Identifying a need, she started reaching out to business owners and took on club and local business promotion. Kelly enjoys highlighting the products and services that the businesses provide while bringing people together.

Taking photos, recording and editing videos, making decorations and event planning are some of Kelly's other interests. All of her different passions and experiences led her to launch her own photography and event planning business called @_kp_productions. In her spare time, Kelly can be found spending time with her dog, organizing something, or practicing her new hobby - painting.

One of her all time favorite events to organize is the @_mundialito, which as you know builds community while raising funds for scholarships, promoting local businesses and showcasing local talent. As our Vice President, she has been leading all of our social media and marketing efforts, including the creation of our new logo and all of our graphics.

Oluwasegun Bamisile

Director of Finance 

Oluwasegun Bamisile is a first-generation Nigerian-American born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He attended Moses Brown School and graduated from Bentley University with a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. At Moses Brown, he was a 12-letter varsity athlete but decided to focus on his studies at Bentley.

Currently, he resides in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and works for Mass General Brigham in Grant Administration. While working in the corporate world, Oluwasegun was the Assistant Coach for Providence College Men’s Intramural Club Basketball team for 5 seasons.

When not working and coaching, Oluwasegun enjoys eating at local restaurants, a new book on a summer beach day, and the latest Netflix series. As an avid sports fan, Oluwasegun is thrilled to be on the Mundialito Board as the Treasurer and eager to contribute to its ongoing success.

Karol Serpa

Secretary & Scholarship Vice-chair

Karol Serpa was born in Medellin, Colombia and migrated to the United States at the age of four with her parents, and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Karol is one of four siblings. Being left at thirteen in the care of her 21-year-old brother, Karol was exposed to maturity quicker than most.

Karol is a first-generation high school graduate and college student. She attended Central Falls High School where she played soccer from junior year to senior year. She had her first child at 18, and married her high school sweetheart at 21.

In 2017 she had her second child, and now has 3 pups whom she considers more than family. Karol takes pride in being a mom, and can be portrayed as a family oriented, resilient, and competitive individual with a strong will and determination. She is a soccer enthusiast, was a volunteer soccer coach from 2012 to 2016 and during her free time continues playing recreational soccer.

Karol’s career has mostly been in the health field, including mental health, and she aspires to be a neurosurgeon. She believes in the value of continuing and maintaining education, enhancing knowledge and the main goal: success in life, however you define it. She is excited to take be a part of a nonprofit organization which is focusing on aiding students with scholarships, and showcasing all of Rhode Island’s soccer talents.

Mavy Pineda

Fundraising Chair

Mavy Pineda was born and raised in Guatemala and moved to the United States at the age of 12. She attended the Learning Community Charter School and graduated from Central Falls High School in 2018.

Growing up she found herself not only playing soccer, but also had a variety of opportunities to give back to the Central Falls community. She is a soccer enthusiast, resident and currently works as the Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department in the City of Central Falls.

Mavy is community oriented and passionate about serving her community and her long term goal is to continue serving her community as a Central Falls Police Officer. During her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking.

Additionally, she has a respectable history with #Mundialito, and has supported Mundialito for the past 5 years. In 2019 while working with the Parks and Recreation Department she assisted with the organization and management of the annual Mundialito tournament.