Makers & Shakers

Southside Makers & Shakers: Roxie Freeman
Roxie Freeman high fives students

Southside Makers & Shakers: Roxie Freeman

Roxie Freeman, upcoming Principal of Southwest Legacy High School, has dedicated her 16-year education career to empowering students on San Antonio’s Southside. As a 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards finalist, she remains motivated by her students’ potential and is excited to guide them toward successful futures in the community.

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Southside Makers & Shakers: April Monterrosa
Live From the Southside's April Monterrosa poses at VIDA San Antonio against a giant backdrop of the word "VIDA"

Southside Makers & Shakers: April Monterrosa

April Monterrosa, founder of Live from the Southside Magazine, highlights the rich stories of the Southside community while advocating for financial literacy and homeownership resources, all while building meaningful partnerships and collaborations.

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Southside Makers & Shakers: Lynn Blanco Pérez
Founder of The Parting Planner poses for a portrait

Southside Makers & Shakers: Lynn Blanco Pérez

In this Makers & Shakers blog, we meet Lynn Blanco Pérez, a Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas employee and the founder of The Parting Planner, a business dedicated to celebrating the lives of loved ones and providing support through life’s most challenging moments, all while staying deeply connected to the Southside community.

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Southside Makers & Shakers: Sara Pruneda Beesley
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Director, Sara Pruneda Beesley

Southside Makers & Shakers: Sara Pruneda Beesley

Sara Pruneda Beesley, Director of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, is dedicated to connecting the Southside community to nature while fostering partnerships and advocating for resources that will benefit both local residents and visitors.

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Southside Makers & Shakers: Smiley Orosco
Realtor Smile Orosco stands amongst friends at a fiesta in San Antonio

Southside Makers & Shakers: Smiley Orosco

Smiley Orosco, a proud Southside San Antonio realtor, is passionate about helping families find their dream homes while promoting local businesses and advocating for continued growth in his community.

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