Laura Agüero

Laura Agüero, Director of Development for 4word started her career as an opera singer and voice teacher. After a decade in the music field she realized that she had gifts in development, so she moved into roles at the Oregon Symphony in the area of Community Outreach, then became the Executive Director of the Salem division of the Oregon Symphony and finally the Director of programs where she solicited gifts from 175 top donors, sold advertising and corporate sponsorships, and oversaw the donor records and accounting. In addition to working in development, Laura still enjoys performing. Before moving to Salem, Laura lived in Houston, TX with her husband and two children while performing and teaching voice. Laura holds two degrees in vocal performance from Texas Tech University. She additionally serves on the Rotary Club of Salem board, and the Mid-Valley Development Professionals board. Laura enjoys living in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest and exploring the capital city of Salem and surrounding area with her two children Eva Grace and Thomas and her husband Dr. Héctor Agüero who is the conductor for orchestra and wind ensemble at Willamette University.