Jacqueline Gerena · Jun 15, 2026
Finding the Light
I took this picture in Charlotte, NC on a trip to have Lora Denton capture some updated photos. We had a blast exploring city streets and chatting u…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Jun 1, 2026
Found in Translation
Many people don’t realize that leadership sometimes starts long before a job title. Growing up, I often translated for my family at doctor’s appoin…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · May 25, 2026
My Heritage
Being Puerto Rican is something I carry with me in everything I do. It lives in the way I see the world, in the way I lead, and in the way I care fo…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · May 19, 2026
Staying open to growth
Growth is an interesting thing. It rarely happens all at once. It unfolds slowly—through experiences, relationships, mistakes, small victories, and …Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · May 5, 2026
Growth Happens Quietly
Not all growth is dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet and almost unnoticeable at first. You respond to something differently than you would have a year a…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · May 4, 2026
United Latinas: Brave Voices 2026
There are moments in your career that stop you in your tracks — not because of what was on the agenda, but because of what you felt in the room. Re…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 28, 2026
Trusting Your Voice
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate over time is how long it can take people to trust their own voice. When we’re younger—or when we enter new…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 23, 2026
Take a Chance Day,
Today is Take a Chance Day, and it made me think about how often growth begins with a moment of uncertainty. Many of the decisions that shape our li…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 20, 2026
Who is on your board?
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my career is the value of what I call a personal board of directors. These are the mentors, spo…Read more