Originally from Tela, Atlantida, Honduras, Hilsy boasts an impressive academic portfolio with two PhDs in Labor Law, Social Security, Human Rights, Economic, and Business Law. She also holds a Master’s in Labor Law, a Postgraduate Degree in Business Management, and certifications as a Conciliator and Arbitrator by the Honduran Bar Association (CAH).

Hilsy’s first significant role was at KPMG, where she headed the Fiscal and Legal Advisory Department, offering fiscal and tax advice to various large corporations. Since 2009, she has been practicing law on Roatan and is well-known for her specialization in real estate, commercial/business law, foreign and national investments, labor law, and immigration.