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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHONORING JACKIE BARBOZA AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
HON. DARREN SOTO
of florida
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 9, 2026
Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Jackie Barboza is an award-winning entrepreneur, humanitarian, philanthropist, educator, and community advocate whose life's mission is to restore confidence, inspire hope, and empower others to thrive. With more than 27 years of experience, she has become a respected leader recognized for her dedication to wellness, business, women's empowerment, education, and community service.
Enterprise, and the Hispanic American Business Professional Women's Association (HABPWA), Jackie has transformed thousands of lives. Through HCI Hair Solutions, a family-owned company serving the community for 35 years, she provides custom cranial prostheses and advanced non-surgical hair restoration for men, women, and children experiencing hair loss due to cancer, alopecia, and other medical conditions. Her work restores confidence, dignity, and hope during some of life's most difficult moments.
cosmetology professionals and entrepreneurs, equipping them with advanced education in medical hair restoration and cranial prosthetics. By elevating their technical expertise and business knowledge, she helps them expand their careers, increase their income, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients.
supporting numerous charitable foundations and nonprofit organizations. For more than 15 years, HCI has proudly partnered with Wigs for Kids, organizing hair donations and creating custom prosthetic wigs for children experiencing medical hair loss. She also provides ongoing support to cancer patients and their families through compassionate care, education, and specialized prosthetic solutions.
principles of heart, care, and impact. The foundation unites people, organizations, and communities to create lasting change by supporting women, men, children, families, cancer patients, individuals experiencing hair loss, survivors of hardship, and animal welfare initiatives through compassion, education, wellness, and service.
ambassador, bringing diverse communities together through cultural festivals celebrating art, dance, music, and food. By helping connect the Peruvian community with the broader multicultural community, she promotes cultural understanding while creating economic opportunities, supporting local businesses, generating jobs, and strengthening community partnerships.
ASPCA, and Quinceanera de Suenos. Through HABPWA, she mentors women leaders and entrepreneurs by providing leadership development, business education, financial literacy, and access to valuable resources that empower them to grow personally, professionally, and financially.
from U.S. Senator Rick Scott for outstanding community service, as well as Top Businesswoman, Top Business Leader, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, Mujer Emprende, and Portada Latina. Her legacy is defined by compassion, innovation, mentorship, philanthropy, and an unwavering commitment to empowering others and strengthening communities.