Latina Peruvian American Talented Collaborator and Leader
Meet Jessy Allain Mena, 2025 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Donor Relations Manager, Kids in Distress and Family Central, Inc.
“Hispanic women are unstoppable, launching businesses at six times the national average, breaking barriers in leadership, and proving that when we rise, we bring others with us.”
Jessy Allain Mena is a proud native of Peru, a dynamic Latina leader, and an award-winning fundraiser who has spent the last decade transforming lives through nonprofit leadership in South Florida.
She began her career in the corporate world, supporting multinational operations across Latin America in business development, marketing, and executive strategy. After relocating to the United States, Jessy made the bold decision to reinvent herself by channeling her corporate experience into a purpose-driven path rooted in service, equity, and community.
With degrees in marketing and business under her belt, Jessy currently serves as the Donor Relations Manager at Kids In Distress (KID) and Family Central Inc. Her expertise in networking and relationship-building, coupled with direct programmatic experience supporting vulnerable populations, allows her to bridge philanthropy with community needs by creating sustainable impact and lasting legacy.
Her commitment to collaboration and impact has earned her prestigious recognitions, including the SDG Leaders Award from the United Nations Association, the Hispanic Excellence Award from the Florida Panthers, and the Hispanos Exitosos Award from the City of Doral & Latin Business Awards.
Jessy is also the co-founder of a thriving travel agency, where she curates transformative experiences rooted in culture, joy, and exploration. Her passion for storytelling continues on stage through her work in theater by using art as a platform for connection, healing, and social change.
She proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Heritage Chamber of Commerce, where she leads initiatives in economic mobility, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Most importantly, Jessy is Sergio and Sebastian’s mom, a role that grounds every part of her mission in love, purpose, and legacy. She leads every step of her journey con propósito y puro corazón (with purpose and pure heart).
For more information, visit http://www.hispanicwomenofdistinction.comTHE 2025 HISPANIC WOMEN of DISTINCTION ARE:
1. MARISA AZARET, PsyD, Clinical Director, Nicklaus Children’s Psychology Department MIAMI-DADE 2. INES BAUTISTA CAPOTE President/CEO of Mayor Poder Foundation/Senior Power- MIAMI 3. NATY L. DIAZ, Founder, CEO, Prestige Clinical Research Center, Inc. – BROWARD 4. JESSY ALLAIN MENA Donor Relations Mgr. Kids in Distress & Family Central – BROWARD 5. YESENIA MORENO Managing Partner, New Edge Associates, CEO Florida Banking Forum – MIAMI-DADE 6. MARCELA MUNERA Campus Director, Ana G. Mendez University – BROWARD 7. DANAY RODRIGUEZ-ARRITOLA Chief Nursing Officer, Larkin Community Hospital – BROWARD 8. MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ Attorney, GEICO Insurance Company – BROWARD 9. DIANA SANTA MARIA Founder/Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, PA, Bilingual Mediators, Inc. Founder & Mediator – MIAMI-DADE 10. ESTRELLITA S. SIBILA– Real Estate Attorney, Sibila Law – MIAMI-DADE 11. INGRID GUEVARA VANALSTYNE VP of Learning & Culture, Hanley Foundation – PALM BEACH 12. CAROLINE VILLANUEVA South Florida External Affairs Director, Florida Crystals – PALM BEACH
2025 LATINA PIONEER of the YEAR MARIBEL PEREZ WADSWORTHPresident & CEO John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the first Hispanic Woman & First Woman to head Knight Foundation, overseeing a $2.5B endowment to support journalism, community and the arts. – MIAMI-DADE
2025 UP & COMER honoree: ANGELINA NICOLE CAMPOS Title Assistant, American Title Solutions, Phi Beta Kappa honoree, community service advocate and volunteer – BROWARD
TICKETS $110 per person. Sponsorships begin at $1500. For more information, visit: www.hispanicwomenofdistinction.com
