GEORGINA A. SALGUERO
Manager, Events
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Georgina A. Salguero, became Events Manager of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2004. In this role, she is responsible for the implementation, management and execution of the USHCC Annual Legislative Conference, Annual Convention & Expo as well as various special events. These programs further USHCC’s goals of advocating on behalf of the nation’s 2-million Hispanic owned businesses; delivering membership benefits and value added services to the 152 affiliated Hispanic Chambers of Commerce across the United States; driving initiatives that advance the development of Hispanic businesses and aligning Chamber operations to implement Board policy and achieve the USHCC’s strategic objectives.

Immediately prior to joining the USHCC, Salguero served as a Media Buyer on the John Kerry for President Campaign through one of its Public Relations Firms specializing in reaching the Spanish language market segment.

Prior to this she served as Manager, Exhibit and Sponsorship for ERC (Employee Relocation Council) an International non-profit organization. In this capacity, she was responsible for implementing marketing strategies and generating non-dues revenues through the exhibit and sponsorship program of ERC’s domestic and international meetings. She has also served at the Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation as Senior Manager, Program & Events, responsible for the development and implementation of a national educational scholarship outreach program for youth in the top 12 Hispanic markets in the United States.

Salguero brings a diverse background of logistical, marketing, and operational meetings and exposition management to the USHCC National Staff. She has been responsible for meetings/conventions/events in the domestic United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. These events’ attendances have ranged from 50 persons to as many as 45,000 people. VIP speakers to these events have ranged from the President of the United States and other elected government officials to various Hispanic leaders, celebrities and other notable speakers.

Salguero is a member of PCMA, Professional Convention Management Association. She has served as a Board Member of the Spanish Catholic Center, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. serving the needs of Latino immigrants. In her spare time, she plays on a co-ed flag football team, enjoys biking riding and dancing salsa, and travels – for pleasure – with family and friends.