Digital Conviction

An effort aimed at bringing technology to poor Mexican communities

About Us

Digital Conviction:

Digital Conviction is a non-profit organization begun by four high-school students: Emilio Lopez, Hector Lopez, Samantha Radell, and Stefano Torcise. With the help of Bruno Lopez, father of two of them, Digital Conviction undertook the mission of installing donated computers in underdeveloped regions in Mexico, to aid in the education of children who had never before seen computers. The endeavor took place during the summer of 2006, which will never be forgotten by any of us here at Digital Conviction.

 

Emilio Lopez:

A senior at Coral Gables Senior High School, Emilio is involved in a plethora of school-related extracurricular activities, especially clubs involved in community service and tutoring. Emilio was born in Los Angeles, CA, and raised in Mexico, where he witnessed firsthand the harshness of homelessness and the extent of human poverty in some areas of this world. Since he was a little kid the unfairness and injustice of life suffered by others became his own grievances. He is incapable of seeing others suffer without lending a hand. This is why he partook in the founding of Digital Conviction.

Emilio poses behind a soccer figure manniquin

 

Hector Lopez:

A sophomore at Coral Gables, Senior High School, Hector is yet another caring member of the Lopez family. His interests are varied and dip into everything from skateboarding to aquarium maintenance. He also enjoys more simple things such as horse back riding, and cooking. Born and raised in Mexico, Hector feels a strong bond to the country and was therefore very pleased to be able to give something back to it. He would love to return to help out even more.

Mr. Torcise experiencing the wonders of true Mexican food
Hector instructs a Oaxacan girl on how to use a computer

 

Samantha Radell:

A senior at Ransom Everglades High School, Samantha Radell has been involved in volunteer work since a young age. Tailored to follow her heart, Sam has seen it fit to offer help where it is needed and to be generous in providing assistance. With such a kind and benevolent heart, it is no wonder she decided to join Digital Conviction.


 

Stefano Joseph Torcise III:

A senior at Ransom Everglades High School, Stefano was born in Miami to parents of European and American Indian descent.  As the result of a few generations of hard work, he was raised in a nice home and educated in the finest private schools. With the guidance of his parents and through the charitable works of his church, Stefano learned at a very young age how fortunate he was, and that most of the world lived well below the poverty level. He has since been volunteering for many years through church, school, for local and state political campaigns, and he has offered his time to the service projects of others. Two years ago, he asked Emilio and Hector Lopez, and Sam Radell to help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in Mexico. Thus began Digital Conviction.