Belize's Wonder Women! Iris Centeno

For the month of August, we are proud to announce that Iris Centeno is our Belize Wonder Woman!

Iris motivates, inspires, and empowers women in her community through female football. Although she dropped out of high school, she took to heart her family's encouragement to continue education. Eventually, Iris enrolled at Georgetown Technical High School, buckled down on her studies, became captain of the school's female football team, and graduated as the Valedictorian!

Iris works very hard to enrich her community by expanding sports activities and opportunities. Her passion for football has transformed her from a "village girl" to the Director of female football. As the Director, she has multiplied opportunities for women in football and forged strong, community-based partnerships with the Belize Cancer Society and Special Envoy Belize. Iris dedicates much of her time to promoting female football in Belize and inspiring girls around the country.

U.S. Embassy Belize