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Southside Makers & Shakers: Flor E. Gutiérrez
Flor E. Gutiérrez is the founding superintendent of Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, a tuition-free charter focused on providing an enriching, safe educational environment for dyslexic children in San Antonio, driven by her passion for improving lives through education on the Southside.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Dr. Davida Smyth
Dr. Davida Smyth is an Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology at Texas A&M University – San Antonio, where she combines teaching and research to inspire students through project-based learning and real-world scientific experiences that address global challenges.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Sarita Zúñiga
Sarita Zúñiga is the owner of Sarita’s Dance Studio, Inc., a pillar of the Southside community, offering diverse dance education, scholarships, and professional development for aspiring dancers. With over 60 years in the dance field, Sarita is dedicated to inspiring and empowering students to achieve their dreams while giving back to the community.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Sara Briseño Gerrish
Sara Briseño Gerrish, co-owner of RE/MAX Unlimited, has been a leader in Southside San Antonio’s real estate and community development, advocating for housing access and economic growth through her work with local organizations like the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® and South Texas Business Partnership.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Roxie Freeman
Roxie Freeman, upcoming Principal of Southwest Legacy High School, has dedicated her 16-year education career to empowering students on San Antonio’s Southside. As a 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards finalist, she remains motivated by her students’ potential and is excited to guide them toward successful futures in the community.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: April Monterrosa
April Monterrosa, founder of Live from the Southside Magazine, highlights the rich stories of the Southside community while advocating for financial literacy and homeownership resources, all while building meaningful partnerships and collaborations.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Lynn Blanco Pérez
In this Makers & Shakers blog, we meet Lynn Blanco Pérez, a Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas employee and the founder of The Parting Planner, a business dedicated to celebrating the lives of loved ones and providing support through life’s most challenging moments, all while staying deeply connected to the Southside community.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Sara Pruneda Beesley
Sara Pruneda Beesley, Director of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, is dedicated to connecting the Southside community to nature while fostering partnerships and advocating for resources that will benefit both local residents and visitors.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Smiley Orosco
Smiley Orosco, a proud Southside San Antonio realtor, is passionate about helping families find their dream homes while promoting local businesses and advocating for continued growth in his community.
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Tandem
San Antonio’s Southside is home to a very special community of creators, hard workers, and people that inspire–many of which own small businesses in and around the Southside. The Southside…
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Lights of Esperanza 2022
VIDA San Antonio joined in on the holiday celebration for the seventh annual Texas A&M - San Antonio. We supported this signature event with fun and festive activities for the…
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