ARTIST
ENTREPRENEUR
PUBLIC SPEAKER
TRUSTED BY
Business Marketing Degree, CEO of Café Corazón, Mover & Shaker
ENTREPRENEUR
As CEO and Co-Founder of Café Corazón, Dulcinea Herrera has skillfully applied her degree in business marketing to transform a vision into a thriving, community-centered business. Café Corazón is more than a coffee shop—it’s a cultural hub that celebrates Latin heritage, uplifts Indigenous traditions, and cultivates meaningful connections throughout Kansas City.
Under Dulcinea’s leadership, Café Corazón and her work as an entrepreneur have earned significant recognition across Kansas City. She was named a Kansas City Business Journal NextGen Leader 2026, received the RISE Business Award 2026, and was selected as a Mayor’s Choice 816 Day Champion. Café Corazón was also awarded the 2026 Mr. K Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, recognizing it as Kansas City’s top small business, following its recognition for Equity & Inclusion by the Chamber.
Dulcinea’s expertise in business development, marketing, brand building, and community engagement has helped make Café Corazón a beloved Kansas City institution while expanding the company into multiple locations, roasting, wholesale, national distribution, and culturally driven community programming. Her entrepreneurial journey reflects the power of vision, collaboration, and purpose-driven growth.
Beyond Café Corazón, Dulcinea is a dynamic entrepreneur, creative, and community leader whose work spans business, wellness, art, modeling, philanthropy, and personal branding. Through each venture, she continues to build platforms that celebrate culture, strengthen community, and create lasting impact.
ARTIST
Exploring culture through vivid, expressive art
Dulcinea Herrera’s artistry is a celebration of culture, identity, and resilience. Drawing inspiration from her culture she creates vivid and expressive works that tell stories of community, connection, and self-discovery. Her paintings, known for their bold colors and emotional depth, have been featured in galleries, showcasing her commitment to art as a medium for storytelling and cultural preservation. Dulcinea’s journey as an artist is rooted in a desire to inspire others to explore their own creativity and heritage.
PHILANTHROPIST
Empowering the community through art, Café Corazón, and public speaking.
Dulcinea Herrera is deeply committed to philanthropy and community empowerment. As a multidisciplinary artist and CEO of Café Corazón, she has transformed all three café locations into free gallery spaces where local artists can host pop-ups and exhibitions commission free and fully supported. She serves on the board of the Charlotte Street Foundation, a leading arts organization dedicated to providing residencies, funding, and resources to emerging artists. Dulcinea is also a proud Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, mentoring and uplifting the next generation. In addition to her creative and community work, she is a sought-after speaker and moderator, regularly leading panels and engagements for prominent organizations such as the Kauffman Foundation and a variety of nonprofit initiatives.
"When we see others who look like us in places we never imagined, we realize that we too have the power to make a difference."