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Dr. Waleska Sánchez de Gutiérrez is a distinguished professional with over 24 years of experience in the fields of education, business, and non-profit organizations. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a specialty in Distance Education Leadership and Instruction, as well as a Master of Business Administration with a specialty in Management and Strategic Leadership. She completed her academic training with a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrating in Office Administration.
Throughout her career, Dr. Sánchez de Gutiérrez has complemented her academic training with various professional certifications, including Community Economic Development, Non-Profit Management, Business Resilience and Innovation, Business Mentoring, Social Innovation and Sustainable Business Development, and Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. In addition, she is certified as a coach, mentor, and international speaker by Maxwell Leadership® and is a facilitator of the Lego® Serious Play® methodology.
In her leadership role, she is the founder, president and CEO of SG University, Inc., an institution that reflects her commitment to educational and business quality and innovation. Previously, she served as president of the Western Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce and was part of the board of directors of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce. She was also an advisor on the board of directors of Discover Puerto Rico (DMO), contributing her knowledge and experience in the strategic development of tourism and the business ecosystem on the island.
Her passion for volunteering and community service has led her to play multiple roles in the International Association of Lions Clubs, where she has been president, vice president, secretary and advisor in various areas such as Family Day, Women, New Voices and the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Currently, she is the spokesperson for the Citizen Interaction Committee of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, Mayagüez Area and alternate spokesperson at the island level in support of the Sustainable Reform of the Puerto Rico Police. She is an active contributor to the American Cancer Society, where she has chaired the 3k Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event for three years. Previously, she was also part of the Boys Scouts of America, holding the positions of Associate Advisor and Cubmaster.
In addition to her distinguished career, Dr. Sánchez de Gutiérrez is a fervent advocate of personal growth and continuous learning. She is characterized by her commitment to the development and empowerment of others, always seeking to inspire and generate a positive impact in her community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and going on walks in the countryside or on the coast, where she finds tranquility in nature and in the simple things in life.
Her professional career and dedication to service make Dr. Waleska Sánchez de Gutiérrez an exemplary leader in the business, educational, and community fields.