Gloria Jimenez is originally from Peru. She moved to the United States in 2002 and lived in Los Angeles for 10 years where she worked as the Director of Marketing at LA Center. Gloria moved to Indianapolis in 2013 and worked at the City of Indianapolis where she planned several events such as the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards, bike rides, and other events. In May 2018, Gloria joined the Indiana Latino Expo as the Executive Director. Gloria is the founder of Axis Leadership program in partnership with the City of Indianapolis. Gloria serves on several boards, the Indiana 4H Foundation, WFYI, NPR and PBS, Yo Vito, LISC, and different health, education, and racial equity committees. She is also a multicultural contributor and has a small segment on Community Link at WISH-TV. Gloria also hosts the Indiana Latino Expo show and De Todo Un Poco on Telemundo Indy Channel 19.
Gloria has a 16-year-old daughter Andrea, and a Jack Russell “Boró”. Gloria enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves fashion, beauty, and makeup.
Fun fact:
My friends say I should be working for the FBI because I help my friends and family find out stuff they can’t (Cheaters, their kids, parties, scams). I found all my exes cheating because I love to research. So I did the FBI Citizens academy this year, now I’m official!
Family:
Andrea is my only daughter, I’ve been a single mom since she was 4. She’s my inspiration and motivation in life. She’s very creative and has amazing grades. She is currently recording her first EP.
Other jobs/roles:
I’m a multicultural contributor for WISH-TV, Image consultant, and PR, and I do day trading stocks and crypto.
The moment in your life you felt most empowered:
NOW! When I talk to other women to empower them through Taco Tuesday or my IG or my Telemundo show
Empowering advice:
Women should empower women, we have different gifts and talents, we should give opportunities and words of wisdom. If we unite all together and we leave drama or competition out, we can really change our kids’ futures, friends, neighborhoods, cities, and countries.
Talent/skills:
Communications in Spanish. I’m so happy I can communicate with the Hispanic community and share resources, talk about life, and our needs. I think that makes a unique connection.
