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With a strong foundation built from years in healthcare and retail, I’ve dedicated my life to serving others with integrity, empathy, and leadership. I’m on a path toward entrepreneurship, fueled by a deep desire to create something meaningful and lasting. The most treasured roles I’ve ever held are being a mother and the daughter of two incredible souls whose presence still inspires me daily. Their legacy lives through me—in every step I take, every life I touch.

Antoinette is a lifelong Milwaukee resident, parent, and community volunteer with a deep passion for education, empowerment, and growth. A former English reading tutor and early literacy homeschool curriculum admin, she has guided parents in becoming confident first teachers to their children. She’s also a high purple belt in taekwondo and serves on the board of a local martial arts nonprofit. Now an aspiring entrepreneur, Antoinette is excited to bring fresh ideas and lasting impact to her community through her work with ECCHO Cohort A!

I have been working with low income and under privilege families and seniors for over 30 years. I love helping people.   I also like to travel and I love spending time with loved ones.

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Elizabeth Sanchez is a loving wife, mother of four, and a woman who’s led by purpose, grace, and an unshakable relationship with God. Her journey has been far from easy, but God’s hand has held hers every step of the way. For years, she worked as a truck driver.  A job she was always passionate about, as she navigated highways with the strength and resilience that have always characterized her. Life took a sudden turn after a serious accident forced her to step away from her career, where she found herself in a season of stillness, where she was led into a deeper intimacy with God and the birthing of something new. Out of the ashes of uncertainty, Jabes Creations was born. Jabes Creations is more than a business- it’s a ministry in motion. Through the making of custom shorts mugs, thoughtful gifts, and party decor, Elizabeth Sanchez brings joy, inspiration, and a touch of God’s love into every creation.  Her goal is not just to bring peoples ideas to life but to reflect the beauty of God’s goodness in everyday life. Her relationship with God is the foundation of her life and work. Rather than religion, she focuses on real connection with Him—one that leads, restores, and inspires. Rooted in faith and built on prayer, Jabes Creations is a testimony of restoration and obedience. Named after the prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10), the business stands as a declaration: “God, enlarge my territory.” The name reflects her desire to walk in purpose and allow God to expand her territory, not just in business, but in faith and community. When she’s not designing or decorating, Elizabeth Sanchez is pouring into her family, growing in her walk with God, and using her story to remind others that purpose can rise from pain—and that God truly makes all things new.

I am Lorena “Starr” Owens, the Administrator and Director of Lucille’s Learning Center LLC. My journey into childcare began with a simple yet powerful belief — that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place to learn and grow. What started as a passion to make a difference in the lives of children has blossomed into a 15-year career in early childhood education and leadership.  hold an Associate of Arts degree, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, and I am currently pursuing a master’s in early childhood policy. I also hold an ECE
Administrator Credential, a Leadership Credential, and a Programming Credential. These accomplishments are more than just titles — they are tools I use every day to build programs that prepare children not only for school but for life. Beyond the walls of the learning center, I am actively engaged in my community. I am a proud member of ECCHO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering
women to become active advocates for the social determinants of health. I regularly volunteer at community events and at my church, Atonement Lutheran, believing strongly that our impact extends far beyond our own doorstep. My greatest goal is to leave this world a little better than I found it — by instilling morals, values, and self-sufficiency in the children I teach, by lifting up families, and by building stronger, more connected communities. I love watching children grow into confident, compassionate individuals and take pride in knowing that I play a part in their journey. When I’m not working, you can find me reading romance novels, tending to my garden, spending quality time with my four children, or enjoying quiet moments with my husband. For me, family, faith, and community are at the heart of everything I do — and they inspire me daily to continue this work with passion and purpose.