Lieutenant Colonel (RET) Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, a twenty-year United States Army veteran, was born and raised in a barrio in Laredo, Texas.

Her career has been impeccable and filled with numerous decorations, including Legion of Merit, National Defense Service medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal, and Meritorious Service medal (four times). Understanding the need to make positive changes in the lives of those less fortunate than she, LTC Kickbusch has produced an educational video entitled "Porque No-Why Not?" which empowers young people through motivational messages.

In addition to her work with youth, parents and educators, LTC Kickbusch has provided encouragement and wisdom gleaned from her personal management experiences and research to managers and executives in the corporate world and government entities.