COVER SPOTLIGHT LuzElena Rivers Proud Latina Entrepreneur & Celebrated Advocate When asked about the most pivotal moments in her life, LuzElena Rivers reflects upon her childhood and her journey from Columbia to the United States. Colombian-born, she was pushed into a new world where she had to learn a different culture and language in order to thrive. She faced many tribulations as a teenager, as she was forced to frequently relocate and was often bullied by her peers. LuzElena became pregnant at 16, which led her to drop out of high school. Despite this difficult time in her life, she persevered and gained a heightened sense of resilience. She returned to obtain her GED and went on to flourish in college. 28 enterprising Women
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