In this exciting new episode of Performance Parakone, we have the privilege of hosting Yanira Garcia, a distinguished member of the Latino Economic Development Council and Senior Strategic Implementations Associate at FNBO.

In this episode, Itzel Lopez, CEO of the Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC), delves into the data shaping the Latino population's growth nationally and locally.

We’re excited to announce a fresh new look for the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation website, courtesy of Lozafina Marketing and Public Relations.

Join us as we bring in leaders in Omaha’s Latino community; Geena Gomez from Alvarez Insurance, Loreno Jameson with the Latino Society of OPPD (LSO), and Jason Studt, VP of JE Dunn Construction.

Join us for the second episode of the Performance Parakone podcast, where we delve into the experiences of first-generation Latino students navigating the education system.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation's story begins in the 1920s when Marcos Mora’s grandfather made the courageous journey from Mexico to Omaha, Nebraska.

The rise in Latino college enrollment over the past few decades is not just a statistic—it’s a story of resilience, determination, and the breaking of barriers.

Tune in to the first episode of the Performance Parakone podcast, which shines a spotlight on the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation's dedication to Latino education.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients of its scholarships, awarded to outstanding students pursuing higher education across various fields.