Blanca Valencia: Trust as the First Step Toward Financial Well-Being

by Caro martinez | Jul 24, 2026 | Community of JEFAS, Latest Features, Latest News and Celebrations

By Karlha Velásquez Rivas Talking about money can be complicated within the Latino community. Opening a bank account, understanding available options or building credit can raise many questions. The same is true when considering investments, preparing for taxes or...

Katia Itzel García Makes History as First Mexican Woman to Center Referee a Men’s World Cup Match

by JEFAS Magazine | Jun 25, 2026 | Latest News and Celebrations

Mexican referee Katia Itzel García Mendoza will make history on June 25 in Kansas City as the first Mexican woman to serve as center referee in a men’s FIFA World Cup match. By JEFAS Magazine Katia Itzel García Mendoza is set to make history on one of the biggest...

Alejandra Jiménez: Leadership, Community, and Opportunity for Small Businesses in Omaha

by JEFAS Magazine | May 18, 2026 | Latest Features, Latest News and Celebrations

By Karlha Velásquez Rivas, JEFAS Magazine In an office with white walls in Omaha, Alejandra Jiménez spends her days building programs, setting up trainings, and having conversations that can change the path of a small business. Her work is not just about organizing...

JEFAS® Magazine Nebraska opens call for Latina entrepreneurs and community leaders

by JEFAS Magazine | May 18, 2026 | Latest Features, Latest News and Celebrations

Latinas across Nebraska are invited to nominate a JEFA or share their own story for a chance to be featured in the upcoming regional edition. JEFAS Magazine Nebraska is preparing its next project and is accepting nominations and applications from Latinas who would...

JEFAS® Magazine Iowa opens call for Latina entrepreneurs and community leaders

by JEFAS Magazine | May 15, 2026 | Latest Features, Latest News and Celebrations

By JEFAS Magazine Latinas across Iowa are invited to nominate a JEFA or share their own story for a chance to be featured in the upcoming regional edition. JEFAS® Magazine Iowa is getting ready for a new edition, and the search is officially open for Latinas across...

JEFAS Magazine marks two years of telling Latina entrepreneurs’ stories in Iowa and Nebraska

by JEFAS Magazine | May 9, 2026 | Community of JEFAS, Latest Features, Latest News and Celebrations

Since launching on May 9, 2024, JEFAS has published four editions, hosted community events, and helped more Latina entrepreneurs across Iowa and Nebraska find one another.  Before JEFAS Magazine started, Latina entrepreneurs in Iowa and Nebraska were already growing...