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Rubia Elegance is a highly skilled and licensed aesthetic injector dedicated to helping clients achieve timeless, natural beauty through advanced, personalized treatments. As the founder and visionary leader of Elegance Beauty Empire, she has cultivated a premier aesthetic practice that has thrived in El Paso, Texas, for seven successful years. With extensive expertise in medical-grade

Irma Isela Durón Madrid is a dedicated educator with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and academic development. For the past eight years, and under the leadership of Superintendent, Dr. Joe E Gonzales, she has been a valued member of the Burnham Wood Charter School District family at Da Vinci School of Science and

I am Dr. Lauren Boyer, and I have been a small animal veterinarian in El Paso, Texas since graduating from the University of Missouri CVM in 2012.  I currently work at Kern Place Veterinary Hospital, and also help out a few other veterinary practices in El Paso. My husband and I have two sons, ages 2 and

Putting the Emotional Puzzle Together My name is Mara Hernandez.  I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in treating children, adults, families and couples who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, relational and trauma related difficulties. My clinical work focuses addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disturbances, behavioral challenges, relational problems and the psychological effects of life transitions,

As Chief Executive Officer of El Paso Behavioral Health Hospital, Jennifer Castaneda embodies servant leadership, resilience, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Her journey within the organization is a testament to dedication and vision, beginning her career as a Registered Nurse and steadily advancing through roles as ECT Coordinator, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating

Mayela Jackson is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who has dedicated 16 years to providing direct patient care, cherishing every moment of her career. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Social Work from New Mexico State University. Furthering her education, Mayela attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where she earned

Viridiana Ortiz is a mental health leader and passionate advocate for emotional wellness in El Paso. As the founder and director of Mind Forward Health Center, she has dedicated her career to providing bilingual, culturally responsive therapy services to children, families, and adults seeking healing and growth. With a deep commitment to breaking cycles of intergenerational

Vanessa Duran is the fourth-generation co-owner of L & J Cafe in El Paso, Texas, a nearly century-old restaurant known as “The Old Place by the Graveyard.” Originally opened in 1927 by her great grandfather as Tony’s Place, the restaurant was renamed L & J Cafe in 1968 by her grandparents and has remained family

Lilith Shostakovich is a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, and community leader serving the Paso del Norte region. As the Founder and CEO of D’Yalorde Wellness & Aesthetics LLC, she leads a medically supervised wellness and post-operative recovery practice built on structured protocols, patient education, and evidence-based standards of care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

With 36 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industry, Sandie Sanchez is a respected and well-known leader within the El Paso real estate community. A native El Pasoan, Sandie has built a distinguished career in mortgage lending, complemented by her experience in the title industry where she served as Vice President of

Brenda De Anda-Swann’s career at KVIA is an example of the way the company provides opportunities for growing journalists, and a constant stream of work for our business card print shop. She began working at KVIA in 1998 as a part-time weekend audio operator. Six months later, she left the production department for the newsroom