Patty Thumann has called Gwinnett County home since she was nine years old. By the age of 13, she began working to help support her family. Born in Cuba, Patty, her father and her mother—who, unknown to them at the time, was pregnant—fled Castro’s communist regime when Patty was just seven. The … Read more about American Dream Series – Jimmy Carter Made Patty Thumann’s Dreams Possible
American Dream Series – From Humble Beginnings to National Success: Veronica Moreno’s Journey to Building Olé Mexican Foods and Living Her American Dream
Veronica Moreno’s journey from a small town near the Mexico–Texas border to founding one of the largest family-owned tortilla companies in the U.S. is nothing short of inspirational. She moved to Houston, Texas, with her husband, Eduardo, who worked as a painting contractor. Later, Eduardo … Read more about American Dream Series – From Humble Beginnings to National Success: Veronica Moreno’s Journey to Building Olé Mexican Foods and Living Her American Dream
American Dream Series – Nurturing the Korean Community: Chunghee Park
As vice president of the Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce, Chunghee “Abbie” Park works with Korean companies entering the United States to help them connect and network within the community. Her outgoing personality makes her a perfect fit for this role. She collaborates with the Korean … Read more about American Dream Series – Nurturing the Korean Community: Chunghee Park
