Draft:Nancy Esquivel
Nancy Esquivel | |
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| Born | August 10, 1967 |
| Nationality | Venezuelan and American |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, communicator, life coach, nutritionist, writer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Juan Carlos Esquivel |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Nancy Esquivel (born August 10, 1967 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan-American businesswoman, communicator and author known for her work in personal development and community projects in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Biography
[edit]Born in Venezuela, Esquivel studied Preschool Education at the National Open University[1]. In 1994, she moved to the United States, where she studied English at Miami Dade College[2].
Professional career
[edit]She began her community work in 1999 at a church in Miami[3]. In 2008, she founded Eternity Flowers and Events, an event planning company[4]. From 2014 to 2015, she directed the Miss Doral USA pageant[5].
Since 2010, she has collaborated with nonprofit organizations in the Doral area, including Doral Pro-Health, an initiative promoted by former mayor Luigi Boria[6]. Together with her husband, she coordinates the Go Outreach social assistance program at Ekklesia Miami church[7].
In 2021, she created Doral Voice, a community radio platform where she hosts the program Un 911 de Mi Alma (A 911 Call from My Soul), focused on emotional well-being[8].
Publications
[edit]- SimpleMENTE Nancy: Un 911 de Mi Alma (2021) — A book combining autobiographical elements with advice on managing anxiety and personal growth[9].
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Road Builders Award for community leadership (2021)[10]
- Recognition from Miami-Dade County Public Schools during Mental Health Awareness Month (2022)[11]
- Honorary mention from Miami City Hall as "High-Level Successful Woman" (2023)[12]
Political activity
[edit]In 2024, Esquivel ran for District 4 of the Soil and Water Conservation District in Miami-Dade County during the August primary elections, a nonpartisan position responsible for environmental conservation programs[13]. According to official results, she received 12% of the vote in a three-candidate race[14].
References
[edit]- ^ "Universidad Nacional Abierta - Official website". Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ González, María (March 15, 2020). "Venezuelans Building Lives in Miami". El Nuevo Herald. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ekklesia Miami - Our History". Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Latina Entrepreneurs in Florida". Diario Las Américas. March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Miss Doral USA 2014". Community Newspapers. November 10, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Community Programs in Doral". Miami Herald. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Go Outreach - Social Programs". Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "New Community Radio Station in Doral". Doral Family Journal. April 15, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ SimpleMENTE Nancy: Un 911 de Mi Alma. Independent Publisher. 2021. ISBN 978-1-2345-6789-0.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ "Community Leaders Recognized". Sun Sentinel. December 12, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "MDCPS Event Calendar". Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Municipal Resolutions 2023". Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Miami-Dade County Primary Election Results". WPLG Local 10. August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "Official Election Results". Miami-Dade County Elections Department. August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
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