Jaclyn Piñero

Jaclyn Pinero has a comprehensive work experience spanning several organizations. Jaclyn is currently the Chief Executive Officer at uAspire since November 2020. Prior to this, they held the role of Co-CEO (interim) & Chief Regional Officer at uAspire from May 2020 to November 2020. Before joining uAspire, Jaclyn was the Chief Regional Officer, Bay Area & National at uAspire from November 2018 to May 2020, and the Executive Director, Bay Area from November 2017 to November 2018.

Before their tenure at uAspire, Jaclyn worked at Bay Area Legal Aid where they held various positions. Jaclyn served as the Development Director from August 2015 to October 2017 and was responsible for securing revenue through fundraising efforts. Prior to this, they were the Director of Grants & Contracts from August 2005 to August 2015, focusing on securing institutional funding. Additionally, they worked as the Grants and Contracts Coordinator/Associate from July 2003 to August 2005.

Jaclyn also has past experience as a Business Consultant at Arthur Andersen, LLP/ BearingPoint, Inc. from August 2001 to July 2003.

Overall, Jaclyn has a strong background in leadership, fundraising, and grant management across various nonprofit organizations.

Jaclyn Pinero pursued their education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 1996 to 2001. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in International Business. In 1999, they participated in an International Study Abroad Program at Universidad de las Américas Puebla, although they did not receive a degree for this program.