Elizabeth Hernández, aka “Modelo de Mujer”, is a Puerto Rican

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, professional model,

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, and

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Early years

Born in

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to Puerto Rican parents and raised primarily in Puerto Rico, Hernández began her career in the modeling, beauty contests and entertainment field at a very early age. The family moved to mainland (USA) where she became a professional model. She joined

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and

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in New York. She then moved to Florida and joined

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in Miami and Martha Haggman Image Development and Modeling Studio. Hernández has been featured on promotional campaigns for renowned brands in the nation and the

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. Hernández earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Specialized in Business Administration and multiple certifications on Advertising and Marketing Communications from

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. Hernández is the presenter on the

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“Elizabeth En Tu Agenda” (''Elizabeth In Your Agenda'') TV Show (EETA) broadcasting in USA Florida on

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and other outlets and Puerto Rico Canal 13 WORO. Hernández is a former Mrs. Puerto Rico United States ‘00-‘01. Pageant Consultant, Coordinator and Judge for regional, national and international beauty pageants. Hernández is founder/president of EH Image Development & Modeling Institute (EH Modeling). Once a year she presents a

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to a selected low income family to offer them the opportunity to train and make their dreams a reality.

Motivational speaker

Hernández participates in conferences, seminars and workshops during the year empowering the

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Families in the

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and Puerto Rico. Elizabeth is also the Founder and Co-Producer of Motivational Seminar Series “Mujer Tu Puedes” (Woman, you can!).

Awards and recognitions

*2000 Presented with a RESOLUTION by Hon.

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President of El Senado de Puerto Rico resolving that "Elizabeth Hernandez is the year 2000 Mrs. Puerto Rico United States and a role model to the Puerto Rican women in the United States" *2001 Recognition Award presented by Manuel A. Toro, Founder & President of La Prensa Newspaper and National Federation of Hispanic Owned Newspapers during the VIII Hispanic Media Convention. *2001 Presented with a RESOLUTION by Hon.

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, President of La Camara de Representantes de Puerto Rico resolving that "Elizabeth Hernandez is a proud representation of the Puerto Rican women" *2004 Selected “Celebrity of the Week” - Telemundo *2004 Awarded Premio Paoli “Modeling Academy of The Year” - Premios Paoli Intl. *2007 Awarded the “Leadership” Award - Convocatoria De Mujeres Hispanas *2007 Presented with a RESOLUTION by Mayor of Orange County Honorable

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(Richard T. Crotty) and Orange County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez, District 3 resolving that “Elizabeth Hernandez, owner of EH Modeling and creator/founder of motivational seminar series “Mujer Tu Puedes! (Woman, You Can!)”, be recognized for the valuable contributions to the continuous empowerment of Women as local, state and national leaders”. *2008 Featured on the segment “Triunfadores” Noticias -

*2009 Awarded the “Women Who Make A Difference” Award, Executive Business Category presented by LaPrensa Newspaper, an ImpreMedia Co. *2009 Nominated to the

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“Forty Under 40" Award (recognizing 40 outstanding business professionals under the age of 40).Orlando Business Journal. "Forty Under 40 Award Nominees". June 22, 2009, http://bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2009/06/22/focus4.html.

Volunteer services

*Guest Speaker. Conference. Ministerio Mujer Llena de Gracia, a ministry dedicated to provide assistance to battered and abused women (abused physically, mentally, and emotionally. Speaker/Orator of a motivational workshop for the youth and adult emphasizing on the

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of the individual in a spiritual, personal, and professional level. *Convocatoria de Mujeres Hispanas: Main speaker during the opening ceremony and for the duration of the event; presenter of varies motivational workshops from the motivational seminar series “Mujer Tu Puedes-de limones, limonada!” – for the personal and professional development of all women – in body, mind and soul! *Latino Leadership of Orlando Feria Back-To-School y Salud: Considering the high percentage of youth who are reprimanded for not dressing appropriately for school, with a few instances resulting in suspensions, Hernández wanted to present to our youth the importance of adopting and obeying the “Dress Code” established by our public schools, in a way that would be fun and “cool” for them while complying with the rules established by our

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. In order to entice their interest, she created a Fashion Show titled “Dress Cool for School”. This fashion show is developed and performed in a juvenile and very age-appropriate format to give the audience ideas to mix and match clothes that are appropriate under the school-

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and yet “fashionable, hip!, cool and fun to wear!” *Volunteer in the Teach-In school programs: Performing informal chats on etiquette and self-esteem to elementary and middle public schools. *Volunteer Coordinator of a summer program titled “Highsmith Summer Character Development Series”: A governmental

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for girls and boys ages 10–17, which emphasized the importance of developing our character and self-esteem. *Volunteer for the “Feeding the Homeless” program: Coalition for the Homeless Center *(seasonal) Volunteer serving as a Big-Sister

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to young ladies between the ages of 13 thru 18 – crucial years of their personal and professional development. *Supporter of Canine Companion for Independence

References

External links

*http://www.elizabethentuagenda.com - official website *https://web.archive.org/web/20150316030748/http://www.visiontv.us/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Hernandez, Elizabeth Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Puerto Rican television personalities Puerto Rican female models American beauty pageant winners Fashion Institute of Technology alumni