ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS AND
SUCCESS STORIES
Mr. V’s Auto Parts
The story of Eduardo Vasallo Sr, formally known as “Mr. V”, is an inspirational one to say the least. It portrays the rise of a young Latino Entrepreneur with a vision of generational wealth and giving back to his community. At 17, Mr. V immigrated from Cuba without his family to start a new life. His journey started in Hialeah, Florida: a town neighboring Miami that is historically known to…
Ultra Beauty Salon
Damaris Pimentel es una persona fácil de reconocer en el Latin Quarter por su salón de belleza “Ultra Beauty Salon”, pero es su contribución a la comunidad Latina aquí en Jamaica Plain lo que la ha destacado como una de las pioneras de este distrito cultural. Damaris, la cosmetóloga Dominicana, no solo fue una de las primeras en impulsar el comercio Latino de la calle Centre St, pero también hizo…
Meet Anyara
Anyara was first drawn to HSTF because of dance. In 2017, she joined JEA’s Afro-Latin dance team, Ritmo en Acción (REA), and since then has trained hard in styles like salsa, bachata, cha-cha, and Afro. She has performed as part of a large group, has done duets, and has even performed solo. Now that takes guts. But for her, it isn’t just about the technical part of her dance training.…