Gabriela S. Ramírez-Arellano

Gabriela S. Ramírez-Arellano is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and community support. Currently serving as a Board Member for the Mizzou Alumni Association and as Board Chair for both Propel Kitchens and Girls on the Run St. Louis, Gabriela also contributes to Kiva's US Advisory Board, providing strategic insights for fostering entrepreneurship. As Vice President of Entrepreneurship at Cortex Innovation Community and Co-Host of the Auténtico Podcast, Gabriela focuses on empowering bilingual Latinx small business owners. Additionally, Gabriela is the Executive Director of The BALSA Foundation, which mentors first-time entrepreneurs of color, and is recognized as a Charter Member of the NOM Jack and Jill organization. With a strong educational background including multiple MBAs from Lindenwood University, Gabriela's entrepreneurial journey includes founding Diversified Solutions Group and owning Don Emiliano's Restaurante Mexicano, showcasing a commitment to community engagement and economic opportunity.