Making Her Wildest Dreams Come True When you hear that Jessica Adam, Senior Animal Care Specialist at San Antonio Zoo, is intimidated by parrots, it’s hard to understand how she can handle working with lions, giraffes, and rhinos on a daily basis. “I’ve never found a...

Sara Neel
Shaping Her Own Path
Emma Faye Rudkin
Breaking down barriers and creating an understanding of the deaf community.
Elizabeth Macias Bomer
“I always wanted to do something that gave back to the community.”
Niki Salter
Dreaming – and having the right mindset – fuels Salter both at work and at home.
Spensha Baker
“Focus on your dreams. You have to keep your eyes on things that are above, not beneath.”
Lindsay Vasquez
She exudes an infectious, joyful energy as a third grade teacher who truly loves her job.
Lisa Campos
“What really motivates me and drives me is serving students. Being a small part of their life and
positively impacting their success.”
Erin Mitchell Clementson
As part of the fourth generation to work at G.W. Mitchell Construction, Erin Mitchell Clementson knows building well.
Alicia Guerrero
Stepping into your dream career while you’re still in high school sounds like a fairy tale, but for Alicia Guerrero, it’s a true news story.
Andreen McDonald of Starlight Homes Assisted Living
Some people sit back and watch the world go by. Others jump in feet first, taking the reins and charting their own course. Andreen McDonald definitely falls into the second category.
Amy Marie Lopez
As director of business development, Lopez works to develop business for The Schrader Group, building, managing and nurturing relationships with referral partners to keep The Schrader Group top of mind.
Role Model: Kasey Hanlon
Hanlon is the franchise owner of Salata, a next-generation salad bar that offers completely customizable salads and wraps.
Role Model: Sarah Dressler of Skirt Effect
A girl of almost any age knows the unbridled joy of spinning and twirling in a flowy, feminine skirt. For Sarah Dressler, there’s joy in a skirt and so much more — the kind of self-confidence, fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from a job well done.
Role Model: Gemologist Amanda Moreno
An Expert in all that sparkles. The most important gems in the colored-stone market, rubies are a symbol of wealth, success and passion. They’re also a favorite of Amanda Moreno, 30, a role model for all those assets. A face you’ll see daily at Peñaloza & Sons...
Role Model: Taylor Breshears
SECOND-GRADE TEACHER AT NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY By Kristin Mears Photography by JANET ROGERS Instilled with the passion to be a lifelong learner at a young age, Taylor Breshears knew that a career in education was the path for her. “My dad was in education,” she...
Role Model: Katie Kinder DeBauche
DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING FOR THE SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK Katie Kinder knew early on that she wanted to make a difference, and it was important to her to work with others to achieve something today that they weren’t able to do yesterday. DeBauche’s dad, David...
Role Model: Elysia Etter
Arborist for Etter Tree Care Not many San Antonians can say that they are “a steward of the earth,” but Elysia Etter, a certified arborist at Etter Tree Care Service, carries that title proudly alongside her family of entrepreneurs. “Every day I help educate people...