From Cuba, Ana Isel Alvarez came to the United States 9 years ago. Without knowing the language or culture of the country, he looked for a way to finish high school and began a career in Marketing and Sales at the University of Houston. Ana Isel graduated in December 2019 and thanks to the great opportunities she is now working for Gartner, a company that helps executives carry out their biggest projects. During his experiences all these years he has developed an immense passion to improve himself both professionally and personally. She has participated in various beauty pageants, the last one being Miss Texas Latina in which she was 1st Runner Up. Ana Isel has been quite involved in projects in her community and loves supporting the dreams of others. At the moment he is focusing on pursuing another career in the Law sector and perhaps in a few years he will be writing about his new law firm here. She always carries with her the desire to succeed and lead others to the top and that is what she has in the place where she is.

What do you like about being Latina?

We are recognized as powerful and hardworking but also delicate and beautiful and that fills my heart with pride.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

I’m afraid of the unknown and even though I might reflect confidence confronting the unknown I am actually terrified.

What trends are big in your city?

I feel that geometric figures patterns are really trendy right now.

Turquoise top with cactus earrings and white hat

Pink slit dress with a crystal beaded top

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

Alejandra Espinoza is a woman that I always look up to fashion wise because she wears everything perfect and her clothes are from just everyday stores.

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

Michael Kors, I feel that it is a high end brand but that it is accessible to different people.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I see myself owning or close to owning my own nonprofit organization to help homeless men in the city of Houston after I finish with my degrees at the University of Houston.