Writer.
TV Contributor.
Speaker.

From media to motherhood.

Mercedes is the founder of Be Chic Mag, a digital magazine celebrating its 15th anniversary. As a trends commentator, she has appeared on programs including TODAY, Despierta América, and Hoy Día. Through Be Chic Mag, she has also served as a spokesperson and brand partner for companies including Olay, Neutrogena, CoverGirl, Burlington, and others.

After nearly two decades of unexplained symptoms before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis, and after years of infertility, Mercedes became a first-time mother at 41 following a holistic journey that included acupuncture, dietary changes, and faith.

Inspired by her experience, Mercedes founded Soy Nueva Mamá, a Spanish-language platform created to break the stigma surrounding late motherhood, infertility, endometriosis, and women's health in Latino communities. She's been invited to speak internationally about fertility and holistic wellness.

Before launching Be Chic Mag, Mercedes was a features writer for the New York Post and a segment producer for NBC New York and LATV. She has covered more than 10 seasons of New York Fashion Week and reported from Brazil Fashion Week in Brasília, Minas Gerais, and Fortaleza. Her communications background includes consumer and higher education public relations, bringing both editorial and strategic communications experience to her work.

Mercedes lives in Manhattan with her husband, their daughter, and their dogs, Tofu and Luna.