Mrs. Bernadette Fernandez

Bernadette Fernandez, as CEO and Program Director of Imagine Etiquette, Inc. since 2014, stands out as a leader in holistic student development. Her innovative programs blend social etiquette, confidence building, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial skills, garnering international recognition. Committed to filling gaps in mainstream education, she focuses on emotional intelligence and leadership. Her tailored initiatives like SEVA™, BELLS™, and VASE™ have made a global impact, including a partnership with Stanza International Academy-WASC Accredited Online School.

In 2020, responding to emerging challenges, she established the Imagine Etiquette's Youth Foundation (IEYF), offering specialized summer programs in Behavioral Finance and Lifestyle for adolescents. Her efforts have been featured in media outlets like KABC News, NBC News, ESPN-LA, Parent Magazine, and the Wave Newspaper, and she received the 1st Annual Sister Circle award in 2020. Holding a Career Technical Education Teaching Credential (CTE) and certifications from UCLA and USC, Bernadette is a certified Women Minority Business Owner (WMBE). She is a member of NAWBO-LA, an alumna ambassador for USC Bridges to Business, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, and was nominated for the LA Times Business to Business 2023 Inspirational Women Leadership Awards. Bernadette balances her professional life with personal commitments, supporting her daughter's collegiate pursuits and cherishing her marriage.