Role Model

Role Model: Chef Mary Lou Davis

When Hollywood came calling, Mary Lou Davis turned them down. “Hell’s Kitchen,” Chef Gordan Ramsay’s restaurant reality show where chefs compete to gain a spot working for Ramsay, found Davis on social media and asked her to audition!

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ROLE MODEL: Marina Gonzales, J.D.

Marina Gonzales, J.D. Rising to the Top By Advocating for Others By Dawn Robinette Photography by David Teran While much of the world has been on pause waiting out COVID-19, Marina Gonzales hasn’t missed a beat, stepping into a new role as the president and CEO of the San Antonio …

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ROLE MODEL: Dr. Kirsten L. Smith

Doing Whatever It Takes to Help Patients HealBy Dawn RobinettePhotography by David Teran Like most called to the medical profession, Dr. Kirsten Smith has a passion for serving others. “Whenever I take on a challenge, I commit to doing whatever it takes to get the best result for everyone involved. …

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ROLE MODEL: Evita Morin

Evita Morin Helping Others See Their Worth BY DAWN ROBINETTE PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID TERAN   Returning to San Antonio, “I wanted to focus on that direct service to the voiceless people without the means or even the self-worth that I saw in them, that I believe they were capable of …

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ROLE MODEL: Chef Nicola Blaque

Taking One Step at a Time is a Recipe for Success Chef Nicola Blaque, the chef and owner of The Jerk Shack and the new Mi Roti, isn’t letting COVID- 19 derail her mission to share the flavors of the Caribbean with everyone. “I have mixed feelings about the pandemic. …

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