Team Opal – Opal Nature

HEAD ALCHEMIST & LICENSED NATURAL COSMETICS FORMULATOR

Jacqueline (Mom)

Hello! I’m Jacqueline A. Ballestas, the heart and founder behind Opal. Born in beautiful Colombia and now based in Orlando, Florida, my journey into natural skincare began with a personal mission: to find gentler alternatives for my family. Inspired by my grandmother’s botanical wisdom and guided by my professional training in natural cosmetics, I began creating my own skincare formulations. Today, I bring that same care to every Opal product, overseeing formulation, production, and quality control to ensure each small batch reflects our commitment to thoughtful ingredients, purity, and the well-being of your skin.

DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MAGIC & THE FUTURE

Sarah (Age 11)

Meet Sarah, Opal’s Director of Digital Magic & The Future. With a creative spirit and a natural eye for what’s new, she brings a playful spark to our family’s world of marketing, design, and technology. Known in our family as the resident trendsetter and algorithm tamer, Sarah represents the curiosity and imagination that make building Opal together so special. Her place in our family story reminds us that creativity can come from the smallest hands and that the future of a family dream is built together, one bright idea at a time.

SUPREME CHIEF OF STAMPS & HIGH-PRECISION LOGISTICS

Grace (Age 4)

Meet Grace, Opal’s Supreme Chief of Stamps & High-Precision Logistics. At just four years old, she brings an extra dose of joy and enthusiasm to our family workshop. Her specialty is helping with the little details that make every order feel special, from stamping labels to helping seal boxes with remarkable excitement. We believe that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference, and Grace reminds us that there is room for happiness, creativity, and family connection in every step of the process. At Opal, every package carries a little piece of the love behind our products.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Mario (Dad)

Meet Mario, Opal’s Chief Financial Officer and the family’s financial partner. Behind every creative idea and every new step forward, there is a need for planning, investment, and a clear vision for the future. Mario helps make the family’s dreams possible by supporting the financial side of the business, keeping an eye on the numbers, and helping turn ideas into a growing reality. Known affectionately as the one who needs convincing with a good progress report, he brings a practical perspective to our family adventure. At Opal, every beautiful creation also needs a solid foundation, and Mario helps us build ours.