In the 8th episode of Performance Parakone, we turn the tables and dive deep into the inspiring journey of our very own co-host, Marcos Becerra.

As we approach the season of gratitude and giving, we caught up with President Tony Aguilera who took a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) and thank you for being an essential part of our journey.

The inaugural BSF Career Fair brought together students and professionals from various industries, creating an invaluable opportunity for young Latinos to explore pathways in STEM, aviation, construction, engineering, architecture, health care, and business/entrepreneurship.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation invites students to explore a world of career opportunities at the BSF Career Fair on Nov. 20.

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Carlos Hurtado, founder of the Omaha Michelada Fest and Toximiche, and his business partner and wife Dayana Hurtado.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) continues its mission of fostering educational and career success by introducing its new Student Success Program.

With the support of generous sponsors, enthusiastic guests and hardworking volunteers, the event raised an impressive $30,325.

Join us for a special episode recorded live from the Pinnacle Bank Championship at the Indian Creek golf course.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the 2024 "$105 Keeping the Dream Alive" Golf Fundraiser.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) takes great pride in sharing that our Board President, Tony Aguilera, was recently featured in an article by Jon Doolen titled "Be Original. Every Time a Copy Is Made, a Little Bit of Quality Is Lost," published on LinkedIn.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Lozafina Marketing and Public Relations, a Latina-owned agency that stands for empowering brands and communities through storytelling, innovation, and cultural connection.

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.