Meet the Author

Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, is the President of Borja Consulting Group & Financial Services Professional with Primary Financial. He helps families and businesses build wealth, protect assets, and manage cash flow. Jairo assists with investments, estate strategies, retirement, insurance, small business planning, and college funding. In addition, Dr. Borja assists small business owners with small business planning, strategy, and advice to small business owners. Also, Dr. Borja has spoken at several Fortune 500 companies, including New York Life and Mass Mutual. Also, he has spoken at First Calvary Baptist Church, Bloomfield College and, the University of Central Florida.

Jairo is also an International Best-Selling Author. Currently, he has a book out entitled “Networking Your Way to Success: 10 Steps to Building Relationships & Expanding Your Business for Entrepreneurs & Working Professionals.” His book discusses networking strategies and his 10 years of experience working in higher education. He is also the host of “The Dr. B Show” Podcast which highlights Hispanics in Human Resources and in Business. Also, he has a course on networking entitled “Transforming Your Way to Success” which takes you through an 8-week journey and go from networking novice to networking guru for your everyday business.

Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, is on the board and is the Executive Vice President for Prospanica, New Jersey Chapter. Also, he was the treasurer. Before being the treasurer, he was the Vice President of Professional Development assisting with webinars and programming such as speed networking, for example, to benefit Prospanica members. Besides, Dr. Borja is the Co-Liaison for ASIS International NYC Chapter. Also, Dr. Jairo serves on the national Young Professionals Council for ASIS International. ASIS International is one of the largest organizations for security professionals to connect for the latest trends, certifications, workshops, monthly luncheons, and conferences throughout the world.

Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, received his Doctor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from Walden University in March of 2019. He also received his Master of Business Administration Degree in Management from Long Island University in May of 2007. Lastly, Dr. Jairo received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management from Berkeley College in September of 2003.

Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, lives in Linden, NJ, with his wife Sofia, daughter Emma and stepdaughter Emilie.

Pegi Ivery Brown is a speaker, author and personal development coach. A native New Yorker, Pegi was raised in both Harlem and East Elmhurst. A graduate of Flushing HS she received her AA in communications from LaGuardia CC at age 62.

Pegi is a certified life coach, and her mission is to help mature women unclear about the future get clarity to step confidently into their next chapter. She is the founder and CEO of Next Chapter Success.

Pegi is a life-long member of Macedonia AME Church in Flushing NY where she proudly serve in many ministries. She is on the board of directors of Woman-to-Woman, Inc., Paul Quinn Federal Credit Union and Cherish Every Child, Inc.