Wendy Zelaya es fundadora de Inter Auto Sales, empresa que lidera junto a su esposo e hijos, respaldada por una sólida trayectoria en ventas dentro del sector automotriz y financiamiento. Su enfoque se centra en generar oportunidades positivas para sus clientes, facilitando el acceso a vehículos y ofreciendo asesoría financiera con cercanía y compromiso. Su historia empresarial refleja disciplina, crecimiento constante y una clara mentalidad de expansión. Karen cree en el poder del trabajo en familia y en construir negocios que impacten de manera positiva a la comunidad.

Viviana Castaño is the founder of Vivianna Lash & Brow, a beauty studio and academy specializing in brows, lashes, and micropigmentation. She began her journey in the world of micropigmentation in 2017 and has pursued continuous training in Colombia, Brazil, and the United States. In 2019, she established herself in the U.S., where she consolidated her brand and has impacted hundreds of women through beauty, education, and female empowerment. She is currently a Certified Master PMU, licensed by the state of Virginia, and an international artist recognized for her elegant, human-centered, and transformative approach.

Verónica Gamboa is a Life Coach and emotional support guide. Her personal journey is marked by experiences that required her to mature at an early age: she lost her mother at 15, married at 16, is the mother of two children, and after 13 years of marriage, went through a separation that profoundly reshaped her path. Rather than breaking her, that pain became the foundation of the wisdom she now shares with others.

Susana Pocasangre is the President and Founder of Editorial Big Dreams, a marketing professional and literary strategist dedicated to guiding authors through the creation and positioning of purpose-driven books. A bestselling author and United Nations Ambassador for Peace (October 2024), she has devoted her career to transforming personal and professional stories into lasting legacies. Her work blends strategic vision, editorial sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the written word as a powerful tool for impact. Passionate about helping others fulfill the dream of leaving a mark on the world through a book, Susana firmly believes that every story has the power to inspire, heal, and transcend when told with clarity, intention, and truth.

Priscila Sánchez is a licensed insurance agent and founder of Tristate Business Insurance, with over eight years of experience in commercial, personal, and life insurance. She began her career in Richmond, Virginia, and since 2020 has been serving the community from Fairfax, supporting entrepreneurs, families, and businesses in protecting what they have worked so hard to build. As an independent agent, Priscila works on behalf of her clients, guided by integrity, personalized service, and trust. Her commitment to long-term relationships and tailored solutions positions her as a leader who provides security, peace of mind, and genuine support -leaving a meaningful impact on the community she serves.

Patricia Fernández, nacida en El Salvador, es una mujer de espíritu emprendedor que transformó el amor por sus hijas en motor de propósito. Al convertirse en madre, decidió crear su propio camino y fundó Patty G Cleaning Services, con su hermana mayor, una empresa que por más de 22 años le permitió equilibrar familia, estabilidad y visión. Hoy, ese esfuerzo la llevó a cumplir su mayor pasión en la organización y decoración de eventos y fundó Festejos Event Co, un proyecto creado hace ocho años y tomó una forma física hace dos años para transformar celebraciones en recuerdos inolvidables. Patricia es una mujer comprometida con el crecimiento femenino, por lo que trabaja de la mano con otras mujeres, poniendo su talento al servicio de diversas causas e inspirándolas a creer, avanzar y emprender sus propios negocios.

Kristel Cecibel Ordonez is the CEO of Kelly’s Cleaning Services and a Senior Financial Advisor at Experior Financial Group. Her journey began over fourteen years ago in the residential cleaning industry, driven by a passion for service and the desire to create job opportunities for hardworking women striving to support their families and achieve their dreams. Through Experior Financial Group, she found a platform to expand professionally and bring financial education to the Latino community in the United States, helping to strengthen dreams and build sustainable futures. Kristel is guided by service to others, strong family values, and a deep love for her Latino roots, remaining committed to growth and the progress of her community.

Jennifer Escobar es fundadora y CEO de Kairos Financial & Tax, empresa que lidera desde hace más de nueve años, respaldada por más de catorce años de experiencia en impuestos personales y de negocios, contabilidad, nóminas y creación de entidades corporativas. Estudió Administración de Empresas y Contabilidad en Virginia Commonwealth University, formación que sustenta su visión estratégica y profesional. Su trabajo se distingue por la transparencia y su lema: “cuentas claras, amistades duraderas”. Además de su profesión, Jennifer es madre y lidera otros proyectos empresariales como Royal Banquet Hall y Kairos Investments Inc., enfocados en eventos e inversiones en bienes raíces.

Jakelin Del Carmen Romero Melgar, known professionally as Jakelin Melgar, is an entrepreneur and community leader with a strong presence across the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area. She serves as President and Travel Specialist with Dream Vacations / Affordable Travel Agency, LLC, and is the founder of Viajes con Propósito, LLC, a humanitarian initiative launching in 2026. She is also the President of Latinas Networking, LLC and Jakelin Melgar & Associates, LLC, which is currently expanding as a multiservice agency. Jakelin made history as the first Latina appointed as a Commissioner and member of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission in Virginia, and brings experience from the governmental, legal, and nonprofit sectors, including work with FEMA and as an immigration paralegal. Her work centers on women’s empowerment, community well-being, and business growth within the Latino community.

Iris Hernández is a distinguished bilingual real estate professional originally from Honduras, recognized for her leadership, integrity, and strategic vision. With over a decade of experience in the Richmond market, she has established herself as a trusted advisor for families seeking to build generational wealth through real estate. Her approach combines market analysis, continuous education, and exceptional client service, earning her recognition among the Top Producers of Real Top Producers. More than an agent, Iris is a mentor, guide, and advocate for family financial growth, committed to opening doors to meaningful and lasting opportunities.

CEO and founder of Stanley’s Insurance & Realty Group and Fundación Abrazos, she leads a company specialized in auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and real estate services, providing comprehensive solutions for asset protection and the financial growth of families and entrepreneurs. With more than ten years of experience and five years at the helm of her company, her vision blends high-level business strategy with a deep sense of human sensitivity. Through conscious leadership grounded in empathy, trust, and strategic vision, she drives both financial security and meaningful, sustainable social impact—leaving a positive mark on the community she serves.

Desde muy pequeña, Brianna Ardón entendió algo que no todas las niñas se permiten: soñar en grande. No soñaba con una sola versión de sí misma; soñaba con muchas. Quería ser piloto, y no por casualidad. Creció casi frente al aeropuerto Ramón Villeda Morales, viendo aviones despegar y aterrizar tan cerca de su hogar que parecían saludarla al pasar. Cada avión que cruzaba el cielo alimentaba su imaginación y reforzaba una certeza silenciosa: su vida no estaba destinada a quedarse en un solo lugar.

There are bonds that time cannot wear down and distance cannot erase. Such is the connection between Jennifer and Jessica, twin sisters born in Santuario Risaralda, Colombia, whose story has become a living testimony of love, unity, and shared purpose. 
Their connection transcends the physical and the emotional -it is a force that guides them, uplifts them, and keeps them together even when life has taken them on different paths. 

Hay Ana mujeres que no necesitan planos para construir algo extraordinario. Lo hacen con la intuición del alma, la fuerza del corazón y la memoria del esfuerzo. Ana Murga es una de ellas. 

Born in Brazil, raised in Virginia, and shaped by life itself, Alison Velazquez is not just a real estate agent—she’s a woman who has turned every challenge into an opportunity to grow, heal, and lead by example. Her story is more than inspiring; it’s a living guide to what it means to rise, shine, and never give up the call of your purpose.

From Guatemala to the United States, Eva Scott has journeyed through challenges and triumphs, carrying with her an unbreakable determination and a deep love for beauty and aesthetics. At 36, she arrived in the U.S. with the goal of building a better life for herself and her three children. However, the journey was not easy; she began working seven days a week, balancing two jobs to reunite her family within the first year and to secure a stable home for her children.

From a young age, Diana Méndez learned what it means to have courage and to dream of a future filled with possibility. Born in El Salvador, Diana was only six years old when she experienced what countless children in her country do: watching her parents leave for the United States in search of a better future. Those years apart shaped her resilience and ability to adapt. Finally, at the age of eleven, Diana and her mother were reunited with her father in the United States—a land of challenges but also of opportunities for those with the courage and determination to pursue them.

“Cuando el corazón te mueve a dar, te sorprenderá como terminas con el corazón más lleno”

Lourdes Rubio is a beacon of resilience, empathy, and leadership within the Latino community. Born and raised in Mexico, her calling led her to earn a degree in the field of hearing and speech. With a profound passion for service and education, she sought to continue her growth, embarking on a life-changing journey: a master’s degree in Mental Health in the United States, made possible by a scholarship that opened doors to expand her impact back in Mexico. However, destiny had a test of resilience in store for her.

In the world of contemporary art, few figures have left as lasting a legacy as Miriam Schapiro. Recognized for her innovative exploration of female identity and her commitment to collaborative creation, Schapiro stood out as a transformative force in the feminist art movement of the 20th century.