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Harlandale
San Antonio, Texas, 78218
United States

Destiny Navaira

Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter and two-time TTMA Female Vocalist of the Year

Destiny Navaira was born & raised in San Antonio, Tx and now resides in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, pursuing her music career as a Latin Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter. Destiny comes from a musical dynasty Emilio & Raulito Navaira who were at the top of the Tejano market in the 1990's. Throughout her short solo career (after singing backup for her father) Destiny released her first solo album La Preferida which earned her Female Vocalist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards in 2021 and many other recognitions. With her latest Latin Grammy Nominated Album, Dime Cómo Se Siente, produced by her brother Rigo Navaira, Destiny has worked with groups such as La Leyenda, Grupo Bronco, La Casetera, and Lupita Infante. Destiny strives to evolve the genre she was born into and restore its credibility with modern sounds and lyrics.

Dr. Stacy Speedlin-Gonzalez

Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Dr. Stacy was inspired by other clinicians who made a difference in the lives of others while remaining authentic. As an expert in trauma and addiction psychiatry, she has worked with women who have experienced violence or abuse by providing counseling, writing policies and bills, and educating future counselors. She has also advocated for women’s rights and gender equality in her profession by utilizing non-traditional forms of therapy and pedagogy to uplift marginalized individuals.

Hon. Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez

Judge, Bexar County Court-at-Law 13

Judge Rosie began her journey towards becoming a judge by following her mother’s example of community service and political involvement. She faced challenges along the way as a woman, Latina, and member of the LGBTQIA community, but her mother’s advice to work twice as hard and perform twice as well helped her overcome these obstacles. As the first openly gay judge elected in Bexar County, Texas, she has been a trailblazer for others in the LGBTQIA community and has advocated for equality and equity for all.

Rueben Hernandez-Valdez

TEAM LEAD AT THE R GROUP

As a San Antonio native and a seasoned real estate professional, Rueben Hernandez-Valdez strives to exceed the expectations of his clients. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and has since dedicated much of his time to uplifting and inspiring people of his hometown. Rueben has a passion for meeting new people and connecting on many levels. Rueben is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and continues to support local business of all shapes and sizes. Rueben lives by his motto "Inspired people Inspire People". Through real estate, he is able to ensure families and individuals of all ages continue to strive for better while also providing a sense of excitement in finding a new place to call "home".