NEISD experience translates to PAWsitively Sweet business

Alexis Quiroga has always been a self-starter. Over the past ten years, she has launched her own business, PAWsitively Sweet Bakery. 

“I am the founder and Canine Cuisine Chef at PAWsitively Sweet Bakery. I opened the dog bakery in 2013 with a simple concept: to make the best possible dog treats to give them delicious, healthy options. It is the only dog bakery in San Antonio that actually bakes all the biscuits, pastries, and cakes.” 

Alexis attended Castle Hills Elementary School, Jackson Middle School and Lee High School, where she graduated in 2012. She was involved in many clubs and activities, like PALS, JROTC, basketball, volleyball and theater. She also loved to volunteer. She even received the Volunteer of the Year Award during her senior year. 

She believes the lessons learned growing up in North East ISD schools helped shape her into a successful business owner. 

“PALS allowed me the opportunity to become a mentor and it was an amazing personal development time period. Sports helped me develop team building skills that are always useful. In ROTC, I learned leadership skills that are really useful as a business owner.”

After high school, Alexis attended the International Culinary School at the Art Institute, where she learned about baking human food and then pivoted to perfect baking for dogs. Of course, there’s always a risk when it comes to starting your own business. But Alexis wants to encourage current students to bet on themselves. 

“Pursue your dreams and passion rather than taking a “safe route” in a traditional career.” 

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