Cole Barbier is a junior at the University of Arizona W.A Franke Honors College. He is currently pursuing a major in Aerospace Engineering under the College of Engineering and has his Spanish minor. With his major Cole intends to pursue new design theories in the domestic aviation industry, helping fuel a greener future for aviation and revolutionizing air travel. In his free time he enjoys film photography, reading and spending time with his dog.

Javier graduated from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona with honors and received both the Management and Organizations Department Head Student Award and the Eller College of Management Centurion Award. Since graduation, he has been working full-time with the United States Government and operating two businesses.  One of these is Fast Prints USA, LLC, providing high-quality items to businesses all over the United States. During his time, he enjoys going on hikes, attending events around the community, and exploring the world. If you would like to contact Javier, please email him at Javier@DominguezLTD.Com or call (520) 975-3674.

Aleco Dominguez is the Women's Triathlon Student Manager for Arizona Athletics and a former elite triathlete. He is pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Neuroscience & Cognitive Science at the University of Arizona. Aleco is passionate about community engagement, volunteering regularly and contributing as a research assistant in the Departments of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Neuroscience. He is currently a part of the Julie E Miller Lab which studies the zebra finch songbird model to understand the brain mechanisms involved in human vocal production as a consequence of aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and social-context dependent behaviors.

Jairo Flores was born and raised in Wittmann, Arizona but grew up in a very Salvadorean household. Currently, he is a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences as well as Spanish Interpretation and Translation with an Emphasis in Healthcare. Additionally, he has a minor in Leadership Strategies and Practice. In 2024 he was a part of the cohort of the finalists for the Wildcat Heroes Award. He serves the Tucson community through Clinica Amistad and is the co-founder of HOSA-future health professionals at the university. His goal is to become a Trauma Surgeon and wishes to serve the underrepresented communities all over the world. 

Imani Harvey serves as a new Power House member for the Wildcat Heroes. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Marketing Emphasis in 2021. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Marketing degree at Eller. Imani currently works as the Graduate Assistant for the Beyond Juneteenth Initiative educating the community on Black history in the Southwest. As a born and raised Tucsonan, Imani engages with her community every day. Her favorite place is in the sea of concertgoers or the dance studio with her friends!

Jessica Cox is a motivational speaker featured on TV shows like Ellen, CNN, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, and BBC News. Her speaking career spans 18 years, 28 countries, and audiences up to 40,000 people. Companies like AT&T, NASA, the Smithsonian, State Farm, and Cisco have asked her for inspirational workshops, keynotes, and more.

She was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. Jessica grew up with frustration and anger, "Why me? Why do I have to be different?" She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life.

Jessica is the author of Disarm Your Limits an autobiographical self-help book that has sold more than 10,000 copies. She also writes a monthly article for Flying Magazine. In 2020, Jessica announced plans to build The Impossible Airplane, a custom 200 mph, 4 seat airplane she will use to circumnavigate the world. When she's not flying off into the sunset, Jessica continues to train in Taekwondo, where she's a Fourth Degree Black Belt.

Carmen Bermúdez is a true powerhouse. She founded Mission Management & Trust Co. in 1994 as the first woman- and minority-owned trust company in the United States. Shortly after, in 1998, what started as an internship opportunity for University of Arizona students at Mission Management & Trust, came to become THE POWERHOUSE. Inspired by the “CNN Heroes” which honored individuals who contributed to humanitarian aid and with the help of this team of highly motivated and community-service oriented students, the Wildcat Heroes Award was then established to recognize the heroes who give back to our community.

Born in Costa Rica, Carmen came to the U.S. with her mother and worked tirelessly to bring her three siblings to Los Angeles, California. She was a professional bullfighter at just 18 years old, a career that taught her fearlessness and prepared her for the male-dominated business world. Ever a champion of hard work, she even became a triathlete at age 45, embracing the challenge of keeping up with athletes half her age. She served on the Board of Trustees at Xavier University in New Orleans and then on the University of Arizona Board for 6 years.

Beyond her professional achievements, Bermúdez is known for her infectious energy, mentorship, and deep commitment to the community. Her legacy of courage and discipline will continue to inspire.