OUr team
nikelda bilanfanty
HOSTEL MANAGER
Nikelda Bilanfanty is originally from Bocas del Toro and has also recently lived in Belize. We are very lucky to have her as the friendly face of Casa Verde. If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, Nikelda is the woman to talk to.
Kristin panke
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kristin is from the great State of Virginia and is a graduate of UVA. She worked a brief stint in the corporate world, but quickly realized that she needed to be on the water living a Caribbean lifestyle. Kristin makes jewelry and enjoys creating artwork in a variety of mediums. Her mosaic work can be seen throughout Casa Verde. After living for months at Casa Verde Kristin became the Hostel Manager and has since been promoted to Operations Manager of Casa Verde, Casa Paradisio and our newest project, Palmar Tent Lodge.
Kristin is from the great State of Virginia and is a graduate of UVA. She worked a brief stint in the corporate world, but quickly realized that she needed to be on the water living a Caribbean lifestyle. Kristin makes jewelry and enjoys creating artwork in a variety of mediums. Her mosaic work can be seen throughout Casa Verde. After living for months at Casa Verde Kristin became the Hostel Manager and has since been promoted to Operations Manager of Casa Verde, Casa Paradisio and our newest project, Palmar Tent Lodge.
Dulce caito
CLEANING STAFF
Dulce is from Bocas del Toro and is in charge of keeping Casa Verde in tip top shape. She is a lovable woman who will always greet you with her huge smile.
walter kawano
BUSINESS MANAGER
Walter Kawano is originally from Panama City and anchors the whole business by taking care of the behind-the-scenes duties for Casa Verde, Palmar Tent Lodge and Casa Paradisio. He is also a successful real estate agent for Bocas del Toro Realty Services so if you want to know anything about buying property in Bocas he is the man to talk to!
Walter Kawano is originally from Panama City and anchors the whole business by taking care of the behind-the-scenes duties for Casa Verde, Palmar Tent Lodge and Casa Paradisio. He is also a successful real estate agent for Bocas del Toro Realty Services so if you want to know anything about buying property in Bocas he is the man to talk to!
