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HONORING JACKIE BARBOZA AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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On 2026-10-09, Representative Darren Soto (D-FL-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING JACKIE BARBOZA AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" in the House.

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HONORING JACKIE BARBOZA AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1053] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING 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. As the president of HCI Hair Solutions, JSB Professional Suite, HCI 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. Jackie is also the founder of HCI Academy, where she mentors 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. A dedicated philanthropist, Jackie leads HCI Hair Solutions in 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. Jackie is the founder of the HCI Global Foundation, built on the 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. Beyond her commitment to wellness, Jackie serves as an informal 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. Her service also extends to the Salvation Army, the Humane Society, 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. Jackie's leadership has earned numerous honors, including recognition 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. ____________________

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HONORING JACKIE BARBOZA AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1053] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING 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. As the president of HCI Hair Solutions, JSB Professional Suite, HCI 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. Jackie is also the founder of HCI Academy, where she mentors 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. A dedicated philanthropist, Jackie leads HCI Hair Solutions in 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. Jackie is the founder of the HCI Global Foundation, built on the 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. Beyond her commitment to wellness, Jackie serves as an informal 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. Her service also extends to the Salvation Army, the Humane Society, 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. Jackie's leadership has earned numerous honors, including recognition 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. ____________________