Meet the Founders & Our Board Members
Discover the visionaries behind our company: Meet the Founders & Our Board Members. Learn about their expertise, passion, and commitment driving our mission forward. Get inspired today!
Board Members
Non-Board Committee Members & Advisors
Yudy Veras Bueno
President Inspirame Latina
Yudy Veras Bueno, Transforming Lives: She is a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, Author & Host of Inspirame Podcast. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching (www.yveras.com). She is two-times Best Seller Author of her books: The Becoming of a Light Warrior and Breaking the Glass Ceiling! Yudy is a Certified NAP/NLP Practitioner, (Neuro Associative Programming and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her mission is to empower women to create a more purposeful, authentic, and fulfilling life. With more than 25+ years of corporate experience – plus more than a decade of coaching, teaching nationally and internationally. Her online and in-person coaching and healing programs combine the best of modern scientific approaches, neuroscience, neurolinguistic, happy psychology, therapy, wellness, and well-being, with the ancient wisdom like Shamanic Practices for healing at the subconscious, cellular level. Yudy will give you a new perspective on the power of your subconscious and emotional state as the key to freeing yourself from the destructive cycle of generational trauma, behaviors, and habits that are causing today’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial struggles.
Rosemarie Young
Vice-President of Inspirame Latina
Rosemarie D. Young is an attorney with extensive experience working with families to make their lives more fulfilling and secure futures. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Rosemarie is a trusted legal advisor to clients seeking guidance on a range of real estate matters. Rosemarie has built a reputation for her expertise, dedication, and personalized service. She brings her extensive knowledge of the real estate market and her passion for helping clients achieve their homeownership goals to every case she takes on. As an attorney, throughout her career, she has worked closely with the Hispanic community, and even though she is not Latina, her commitment has presented her with great opportunities to serve the community to advance the agenda of closing the wealth gap in this country. There is a lot of work to be done. The community does not need pitty initiatives – it needs leaders committed to education and creating the space where true diversity and inclusion can thrive.
Julissa Alvarez
Treasurer of Inspirame Latina
Julissa Alvarez, MSW | MSB | Best Selling Author | Exceptional High Education Professional who has shattered barriers as a Latina woman breaking the glass ceiling in her career and family life. With an impressive track record. Julissa is an inspiration as she navigates traditionally male-dominated fields. For over a decade, Julissa has dedicated her career to higher education, leaving an indelible mark on prestigious institutions. She is the Vice President of the Board of Advisory at Lehman College. And the Associate Director for Faculty Affairs at the NYU Steinhardt School of Education, she fearlessly advocates for equity and exclusivity, amplifying underrepresented voices. She is a Best Seller Author of Breaking the Glass Ceiling Book! Julissa’s journey extends to her entrepreneurial endeavors along with her husband. As CEO of Brimela Routes Corp, she oversees a multi million-dollar Amazon logistics company, providing diverse employment opportunities. Her companies, including Brimela Lux Events Rentals and Private Equity LLC, solidify her reputation as a visionary entrepreneur.
Jacqueline Vazquez
Secretary of Inspirame Latina
Jacqueline is a Women’s Wellness Advocate | Entrepreneur | Educator | Mentor | Podcast Host | International Speaker | Best Selling Author. She is a Master Expert event planner and CEO with more than 25 years of teaching and mentoring. She is a Women’s Wellness Advocate on the topics of infertility, entrepreneurship challenges, and faith; as an international speaker and two-time best-seller author, she is extremely resourceful and knows how to create structures and manage the logistics and small details that make a big difference. For over 20 years her mission has been to support & empower girls and women platforms. From this mission, the Inspired by Jacqueline was born as a multi-level platform highlighting women’s mental wellness while building awareness. She created this community with an intention and purpose that offers life-changing tools and resources based on Jacqueline’s real-life experiences in these three pillars: Entrepreneurship, Faith, and Infertility. purpose driven goals is to advocate, empower, and connect. Jacqueline is the organizational genius behind Inspirame Latina!
Dr. Karen Diaz Meaike
The Traveling Agent | Home Staging Professional | Doctorate in Social Work | Board Member
Karen Diaz Meaike brings with her a wealth of insight and expertise into the real estate industry. Licensed in both Connecticut as well as Florida, she understands the variety of unique needs that clients have and enjoys the process of helping them navigate their goals.
Karen also has experience in the field of interior design as a certified home staging professional. Operating from a creative space and seeing homes come to life is one of Karen’s unique specialties. From her perspective, there are few projects as fulfilling as leveraging the interior design and home staging to create the perfect home atmosphere.
More than anything, Karen is passionate about serving people. After graduating from the University of Connecticut with her Masters in social work, she worked in child welfare where she served within multiple high-level roles. Throughout her years in child welfare, Karen served in leadership roles collaborating with multi-disciplinary entities pertaining to child welfare issues. She has since achieved her doctorate and has warmly embraced a number of philanthropic causes.
Johana Quintuna
The Savvy Business Guru | CEO | Founder |Mentor | Advocate for Women in Business | Board Member
My name is Johana Quintuna, the CEO and founder of Nails by Johana. I am a nail artist, mentor, and teacher. My passion for the beauty industry started when I was 14. From a young age, I had a knack for creativity and an eye for details, which naturally drew me toward the world of nail art. Opening my first salon was a huge challenge; lack of resources and capital, language barrier, and not having the know-how can scare even the most business-savvy individual. Yet, for me, as an immigrant coming from very humble beginnings, failure was not a choice. Becoming a successful CEO of multiple businesses at 35 comes with a lot of work, sacrifices, and sleepless nights. Success is an everyday commitment, and it takes a lot of sweat, tears, resilience, perseverance, and faith to make it into a reality. My goal is to continue working hard and smart, using my creativity and empowering my team of women to feel good about themselves, knowing they are ambassadors of beauty and self-empowerment because they are helping other women to feel beautiful and confident.
Dr. Lorilet Monegro
M.S. | CCC-SLP | TSHH-BE | Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist | Communication Coach | Best Selling Author | Board Member
Dr. Lorilet Monegro is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and communication skills coach who brings a unique perspective to her practice. With over 23 years of experience delivering therapy services and coaching parents of children struggling with communication skills, Lorilet combines her educational training in communication skills development and executive leadership with personal insights as an immigrant and second language learner.
Having mastered neutralizing her accent and understanding the power of effective communication, Lorilet is dedicated to helping others find their voice. Her knowledge, skills, and years of experience allow her to fast-track her clients’ learning, resulting in improved communicative performance, increased confidence, and enhanced presentation skills. She earned her Doctoral degree in executive leadership from Saint John Fisher University.
Her Master’s degree in speech-language pathology is from Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus. Her undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology and audiology is from New York University.
Lourdes Genao
Marketing & Branding Guru | Professional Negotiator | Speaker | Best Selling Author | Board Member
Lourdes Rosanna Genao Ulloa is the CEO and Founder of Genao Marketing. She is a multifaceted professional who is naturally curious about life and the “why” of things. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in Marketing with a minor in Race Culture and Power and a Master of Science from Bentley University in Information Age Marketing. I was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in Nashua, NH. Lourdes is known for her persistence and work ethic; these characteristics have served her to accomplish a debt-free college education and fully paid tuition for her master’s degree. She enjoys traveling, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Her goal is to share her experiences and serve to inspire as an example that despite hardships, obstacles, and stereotypes, anything is possible.
Kris Fleming
Kris Fleming, Professional Human Resources Executive & Consultant | Best Selling Author | Real Estate Investor | Photographer | Board Member
Kris Fleming was Born in DR and immigrated to the US in 1981 with her parents and siblings. She started her Human Resources career at a young age, and to date she continues to hold executive and leadership roles including her own HR consulting business.
Kris has worked for domestic and fortune 500 global companies in many industries. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in international business from Franklin University.
Kris is an experienced entrepreneur; she is a real estate investor and owns a photography business. She is also a Board Director/Personnel Chair at a nursing home in her community and a curriculum healthcare advisor at a local college.
She has 3 daughters and a grandson; In her free time Kris enjoys time with her family, photography, gardening, and travelling. Kris spends much of her time in the NH Lakes Region with her fiancé sailing, hiking, dining, and relaxing by the fire with their 2 dogs.
Jennifer Guzman
CEO | Founder | Speaker |Best Selling Author | Educator | Chemist | Financial Coach | Author | Mom | Board Member
Jennifer, affectionately known as “Jen”, embodies a diverse array of professional roles, ranging from a mompreneur and educator, to community leader and financial consultant, all anchored by her diverse background in Science, Finance, and Administration. Jen has also left her mark as a best-selling author, contributing to collaborative books such as “Never Fear Your Fire” and “Vol. III of Extraordinary Latinas: Shattering Barriers & Driving Change”. As a Latina single mom who overcame severe postpartum depression, anxiety, and survived domestic violence, Jen is passionate about creating an environment and a community for women just like her to feel. heard, supported, and connected. She envisions this space as a sanctuary where women are inspired to embark on new beginnings and craft vibrant futures filled with hope and opportunity. Having personally experienced financial challenges and witnessed limited opportunities within her community, she is deeply committed to contribute to the advancement of women’s upper mobility. Her commitment extends to developing and implementing comprehensive programs tailored to the needs of Latina women. As the Founder and CEO of Bright Tax Corp., Jen channels her dedication into empowering and uplifting Latinas through financial literacy and personalized financial services. The ultimate vision of Jen’s brand is to work hand-in-hand with First-Gen Latina entrepreneurs to equip them with the tools to establish a strong financial foundation, instill confidence, and nurture self-empowerment within themselves and their communities.
Dr. Neelofar K. Butt
Dr. Neelofar K. Butt is an inspiration to us all
As a pediatrician, she specializes in Child Abuse Pediatrics and is a true expert in the field of children’s well-being. She recognizes the importance of fostering healthy identities and relationships in children, and her compassionate nature illuminates the way she interacts with patients.
Dr. Butt’s journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and setting healthy boundaries is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Her wisdom and insights are invaluable, and we can all learn from her example of perseverance and dedication.
Nurys Santos
MS, CPA, CFE, CVA, is an Accountant at Edward D. Heben, CPA, P.C.
Silvia Guichardo
M.S. | Global Leader | Professional Executive | Speaker | Best Selling Author | Board Member
Silvia is an inspiring force who seamlessly blends professional excellence with her love for personal development and family life. Born in the Dominican Republic, she has carved out a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry that spans 25 years. Silvia holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and an MBA in Business Administration. Her expertise has led her to spearhead successful teams across Asia, the EU, the USA, and the Caribbean, driving commercialization and enhancing access to innovative medicines.
A recognized thought leader, Silvia’s accolades include GlaxoSmithKline Women’s Leadership Award and numerous marketing honors. Silvia is also a best-selling author, contributing her insights to multiple podcasts and panels, where she passionately addresses issues of bias and underrepresentation, particularly for Latina women in business and communities.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Silvia cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends, immersing herself in self-development literature, exploring new destinations, and nurturing her orchids. Active on LinkedIn and Instagram, Silvia uses her platforms to express her views and champion women’s equality and upliftment of women everywhere.
Silvia’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence, both in her career and in her advocacy for a more equitable world. Her story of leadership and empowerment continues to inspire and pave the way for future generations.
