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Isela Hernandez

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Fractional COO (Vacation & Short-Term Rentals) at Self Employed
📍 San Antonio, Texas, United States

Isela Hernandez is the founder of HERNÁN, a brand of premium Mexican culinary products. Leveraging her Cornell University degree and over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, she created HERNÁN to promote authentic Mexican culture and create new market opportunities for artisans in Mexico.

Born and raised on the Texas-Mexico border, Isela is a self-described "lifelong foodie" who has eaten her way through Mexico, NYC, and Europe. She is an active Cornell alumna and is committed to economic development and womens empowerment in her hometown of Del Rio, Texas.

Unique fact: Her brands Mexican hot chocolate was named one of Americas best by Mantry, and her products have been featured in The New York Times and Food & Wine.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Fractional COO (Vacation & Short-Term Rentals)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Mexican Culinary Arts
Founded her company to bring authentic Mexican culinary traditions, from moles to hot chocolate, to a wider audience in the US.
Artisan Partnerships
Her business model is centered on partnering directly with artisans and producers in Mexico, helping many expand beyond their local origins for the first time.
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Career

Work history

9-2018 - 8-2023
Fractional COO (Vacation & Short-Term Rentals)
Self Employed
2008
Founder & Owner
HERNÁN
2007 - 2008
Business Development
The SAK
2004 - 2006
Development Consultant
The Synergos Institute
2002 - 2003
Account Executive
RAMPAGE CLOTHING CO
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Education
1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Science - BS
Cornell University
1997 - 1998
Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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