Karen Trujillo
Lori Connell
Karen came to Mi Esperanza in 2009 when she was 22 years old. Karen has one daughter, who is now six years old. Karen came to Mi Esperanza seeking an opportunity that would enable her to support herself and her daughter. With no formal advanced education or skill training, Karen was finding it challenging to earn a consistent living. Always interested in beauty, the Mi Esperanza Beauty School was a perfect fit for Karen. Karen was a dedicated student who worked diligently on her studies. After graduation, Karen went to work at the salon where she had completed her internship and remained there until the salon closed. Immediately following the loss of that job opportunity, she found a job at Acyrilica's Salon and has been working there for the past 1 1/2 years. She is pleased with her career, and her employer is happy with her. Her responsibilities at the salon are manicures, pedicures, shampoo, and massage. Karen continues learning and looks forward to expanding her skills and responsibilities at the salon. Karen is pleased to be working and supporting herself and her daughter.
Karen at a Glance
Children: 2
Community: Buenos Aires
Mi Esperanza Course: Belleza/Beauty School
When we arrived at Millennium Salon, we found Karen working with a salesman to purchase products for her salon. Ten months ago, the salon where Karen worked closed, and she decided to open her own. Millennium has now been open for nine months. Karen is excited to be her boss. She says it is hard work. She works five days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but loves building her own business. Since our last visit, Karen has gotten married and had her second child. Karen simply says, "Mi Esperanza changed my life!!"
“Mi Esperanza changed my life!”