Emelina Alvarez

"After participating in Mi Esperanza's Beauty Class, I started working at a Beauty Salon called "Salon de Belleza Maine", at Barrio La Ronda (Downtown). My schedule is from Monday thru Saturday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. I have worked there for three years now, and appreciate my job and believe Mi Esperanza opened the door for this job opportunity.

Co-founder Lori Connell visiting with Emelina at Maine Salon. 2013

2013..Emelina at work

Emelina at her station at Maine Salon 2012

Emelina and Lori during our 2012 visit

Emelina recently came for a visit to the Mi Esperanza center. 11-2010

Emelina cutting hair during her training at Mi Esperanza

“This has not only helped me economically, but emotionally. It has built my self-esteem, by discovering I am capable of being productive and independent. ”

I am grateful to have an excellent boss that has taught me new things, and has been very supportive and trusts me."

Emelina at a glance

• Age: 29
• Marital Status: Married
• Children: 1
• Community: Santa Cecilia
• Mi Esperanza Course: Belleza/Beauty Class 2006 & Personal Skills 2006