Author: Maritere R. Bellas (bilingual)
Maritere R. Bellas is a Puerto Rican award-winning author, speaker, writer, podcast host, and bilingual parenting mentor who combined her passion for writing and devotion to motherhood to creative a diverse platform or resources for parents raising bilingual, multilingual and multicultural children long before online resources were available. She is the author of two parentings and three bilingual children’s books. Mari is on a mission to write stories that highlight her Puerto Rican culture, with universal messages that can engage children from all cultures.
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.