Ely "Oneyda" Oliva Betancourt

In 2009, Onyeda graduated from Mi Esperanza, and her life has undergone a complete transformation since then. Onyeda has been working at the same salon since her graduation. After graduation, she was hired at Ivonne’s Salon on Boulevard—La Hacienda in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. Yvonne's is one of the leading salons in Tegucigalpa. Onyeda performs all levels of service within the salon and has built a successful clientele. When Onyeda graduated, she had no children, but now has a daughter who just entered school and is pregnant with her 2nd child. Oyneda says that her ability to work has lifted a financial burden on her family. Being able to help her husband financially brings her happiness and alleviates a significant amount of stress for them all. Onyeda thanks Mi Esperanza for allowing her to gain an education that she uses daily.