I am 23 years old with a B.S. from UCLA (2022) and a certificate in social entrepreneurship from UCRiverside Extension. Despite facing numerous challenges as an undocumented/DACA immigrant, including epilepsy and a move to the United States at a young age, I have excelled in my studies and career. I started my first business at age 19 and I scaled it to generate $8,000 in earnings to finance my studies at UCLA.

I have also participated in numerous startup accelerator programs and have over 4 million views on TikTok (let's be friends @jmayahern) and 200,000 views on Youtube (let's be friends @jmayahern). I am on a mission of helping immigrants get more opportunities in the US through entrepreneurship. My company helps limited english, limited technology, immigrant businesses go digital by helping them get digital tools and get their first few online sales using social media. For more information, visit, www.preparebiz.com.

Supported by: Startup UCLA, UCLAUNCH Accelerator UCBerkeley, Pre Accelerator SEED Lab 2021 at Caravanserai Project & UCRExtension, Consulate of Mexico San Bernardino, Gear Up Alumni Association, William G Nash Foundation 2022, Golden Door Scholars, Future Founders, & Blackstone Launchpad.