She Couldn’t Practice Dentistry in the U.S., So She Built Nebraska’s First Bilingual Dental Assistant School

by JEFAS Magazine | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest Features

By Karlha Velásquez When asked how she manages her time, Jennifer Aguayo smiles and answers without hesitation: “I’ve learned to divide my life into three parts: mom, wife, and entrepreneur.” That three-part role drives a story that began 12 years ago, when she left...

By Day She Sells Homes, By Night She Brings Latino Stories to the Stage

by JEFAS Magazine | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest Features

By Christina Fernández-Morrow Nearly all of Ivonet Torres’s real estate clients are Spanish-speaking first-time homebuyers, many of whom are navigating a system that often feels designed to keep them out. For families without Social Security numbers, the path to...

A Photographer’s Journey from War Zones to Executive Shoots

by JEFAS Magazine | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest Features

By Christina Fernández-Morrow By handing cameras to former child soldiers in Colombian reintegration camps, photographer Susi Franco didn’t just teach technical skills—she gave participants the power to rewrite their own narratives. Franco channels that same...

Changing Lives Through Education and Opportunity

by JEFAS Magazine | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest Features

By Christina Fernández-Morrow Wendy Blotcky, a Peruvian immigrant and entrepreneur, finds inspiration in others. From cleaning houses to empowering hundreds through education, her journey from humble beginnings to community leader shows how perseverance and purpose...

Legacy in Motion: Building a Foundation That Lasts

by JEFAS Magazine | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest Features

By Christina Fernández-Morrow Karen Corral de Pesek keeps her parents’ first store calendar from 1998 hanging in her office, a relic that serves as a reminder of what someone can accomplish with grit and perseverance. It inspires her to create a legacy that fosters...

 An Entrepreneur Committed to Service and Music

by JEFAS Magazine | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest Features

By Marina Rosado   From interpreting in jails to managing six businesses across four states, Lucero García has built an empire rooted in one simple principle: transforming language and immigration barriers into bridges to entrepreneurial success. Roots in Sinaloa, New...