Gloria Perez

Gloria Perez is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota. Most recently, Perez served as the President & CEO of Jeremiah Program, a national nonprofit whose proven, holistic approach transforms families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. In this role, Perez became one of the country’s leading experts in two-generation strategies to reducing poverty. As an Ascend Fellow at the Aspen Institute, Perez is working with leaders from across the country to drive innovative ideas and proven strategies to help families achieve educational success and economic security. She serves on the board of directors for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the Ciresi Walburn Foundation, and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.