The Face of Latina Professionals

Laura Ayala, CEO of Laura's Furniture and President of Mattresses for Kids, is a woman who has overcome adversity and risen to become a successful entrepreneur. 

Jessica Gomez is a dynamic Latina professional who has overcome many challenges to achieve success. She joins us on The Face of Latina Professionals to share her story.  

Elisa Ochoa is a dentist and business owner in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Born and raised on the south side of the city, Elisa comes from a family with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for education. 

Delice Javalera is a Latina professional who has made her mark in the corporate world. Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, she pursued her education and began her career in Mexico.

Argelia Martinez, the founder of Vida Mía Cocktails, is a Latina professional making her mark in the beverage industry. 

Growing up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park, Danica Matos was very involved in her Puerto Rican community. She joins us on The Face of Latina Professionals to share her story of life in Chicago, to making a career move from computer programming to real estate. 

Alejandra Garcia Morris shares her journey of humbles beginnings in Mexico, to CEO of "#It’s Clean Cleaning Services" and the lessons learned along the way. 

With the world’s 8th largest economy (third in Latina America), Beatriz Vivas has the honor and responsibility of representing Argentina and assisting their citizens throughout the Midwest. She joins Paola Meinzer to share more on what makes her country beautiful and how her career in diplomacy began. 

Melanie Hernandez is a domestic violence advocate and recovery support specialist. Her journey into the profession stems from her own personal experience. While Melanie was pregnant with her second child, she was the victim of domestic violence and found herself at a DV shelter.

Ana Gil Garcia is the Executive Director of Academic Effectiveness at St. Augustine College and Founder and Director of Illinois Venezuelan Alliance. Originally from Isla de Margarita, part of Venezuela, she was born and raised on this Caribbean Island about 25 miles north of the mainland.