Milagros has led the Alfalit program in the Dominican Republic since 1999. She holds several degrees in the field of education from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena and Universidad Iberoamericana. She and her husband, Silverio Manuel Bello, have served as ordained pastors in the Assemblies of God for the past 50 years. Milagros has extensive training in literacy and early childhood education for children from infancy to five years old, management of educational facilities, and marketing strategies for educational institutions. She has held teaching and administrative positions in the public school system, as well as in Christian schools.
Under her leadership, Alfalit Dominican Republic established and operates 25 preschool centers in different areas of the country with a yearly enrollment of 1000 children. Over 100,000 youth and adults have successfully completed literacy programs in underserved areas. Her passion and mission are to end illiteracy in her country. She has led successful Alfalit programs in partnership with USAID, Rotary International, and the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic.
Milagros and her husband have four adult children and five grandchildren.
