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By Day She Sells Homes, By Night She Brings Latino Stories to the Stage
A bilingual realtor turns her immigrant journey into a mission: paving the path to homeownership with ITIN loans for families in Iowa and Nebraska.
A Photographer’s Journey from War Zones to Executive Shoots
Read Susi Franco’s journey from teaching photography in reintegration camps to helping Latino businesses compete through visual storytelling.
Changing Lives Through Education and Opportunity
A Peruvian immigrant builds Academia Latinos Unidos in Omaha, helping hundreds with English classes, citizenship tests, and business mentorship.
Legacy in Motion: Building a Foundation That Lasts
An attorney creates the True Potential Scholarship for immigrant students, supporting 300 youth with private funds amid federal cuts to education programs.
An Entrepreneur Committed to Service and Music
Lucero Garcia leads six businesses across four states, empowering her community and shaping Nebraska’s Latino success story.
From Breathless to Betting on Herself
Discover how LP Fitness in Lincoln helps clients transform through fitness, nutrition, and accountability led by founder Liza Mendoza-House.
Catalina’s Shopping and the Flowers of Fortune
From meatpacking plant to floral empire: how Cornelia Velázquez built a thriving business with flower arrangements in Nebraska.
Fátima Bosch Makes History: The Mexican Who Turned Controversy Into a Global Triumph
Fatima Bosch turns a public confrontation into a win that now inspires women across the world. A moment of courage that became history.
Maria Rocha Transforms Barbie Dreams to Real Estate Success
From Iowa to national recognition, Maria Rocha turned childhood Barbie dreams into Latina real estate success — empowering others.
Contracts, Trust, and Community: Gabrielle Vázquez’s Commitment to Iowa Businesses
From New York to Iowa, Latina business lawyer Gabrielle Vázquez helps small companies protect their future through trust, law, and community.
JEFAS Magazine – Summer 2025 Edition
Making Connections That Matter
Noemi Mendez is transforming education for Latino and multilingual students in Iowa. Through Making Connections, LLC.
