The Rev. Jeanette Salguero—pastor at the multicultural The Gathering in Orlando, FL, and vice president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition—is a powerful voice on issues that affect Latino communities in the United States. Focusing on immigration, education, and health, Salguero’s leadership offers an important voice for growing diversity and changing demographics in our country. In addition to her advocacy work, Salguero has provided consulting leadership for governmental agencies such as the Department of Health & Human Services, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services, and the American Psychological Association around minority health disparities. Jeanette has worked extensively on consulting around issues of multi-cultural integration with para-church organizations and denominations such as the Wesleyan Church, the Reformed church in America, and the Church of the Nazarene. Salguero, with her husband, has ministered in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. She is a sought-after public speaker and has published articles on multi-ethnic leadership, faith & public life, and Hispanic women’s leadership. Jeanette earned a BA in Business Administration and her graduate work is in Leadership & Non-Profit Consulting from Southeastern University. Jeanette is also a graduate of Duke Divinity’s Faith & Leadership Institute. She resides in Orlando with her husband, the Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero and two sons, Jon-Gabriel and Seth.
