Ana Vanegas Ana Vanegas is a parent and a realtor with Optima Real Estate who resides in Oviedo, Florida. She can be reached at ayvanegas@yahoo.com. By this Author Feb 02, 2022 Equality protections for all Americans are overdue, but we can right this wrongPerspective: It's time to pass secure nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans in all 50 states. It's my job as a mother to love and support my children. That's why I'm calling on Congress to do its job.