Author: Iolani L Bullock
Iolani L. Bullock is a Bronx native who caught the travel bug at a young age. As a global recruiter, ‘Iolani has been lucky to have a career that fed her love of travel and desire to experience other cultures. A diversity, equity and inclusion professional by day and novelist by night, she received her bachelor of arts from New York University and her MBA from Georgetown University.
In her spare time, ‘Iolani is always looking for another great adventure to share with her family, experimenting with various spices collected from her travels and keeping up with her two children. She believes that our differences are what make us special and that all children deserve to see themselves at the center of a story.
Prof. Jenny
Jenny Valenzuela Velazquez is an Industrial Designer focused on jewelry design, who shares the creative process of transforming ideas into wearable pieces through guided, hands-on exploration. Her approach blends design thinking, material awareness, and experimentation, creating a space where technique supports creativity and personal expression. With experience in jewelry design and collection development, she emphasizes curiosity, precision, and confidence in making. Her work encourages understanding materials, trusting creative intuition, and developing a personal design voice through contemporary jewelry practices.
Mahiette Tarrago M.F.A
The creator and author of the Ahvian The Creative™ Bilingual Learning Educational Series, and a passionate advocate for bilingual education and child development through interactive learning tools. Her series includes printed books, sensory books, magnetic books, games, and toys—all designed to promote bilingualism, social-emotional support, and a lifelong love of learning in every form.