Olinda Salguero is a Guatemalan and Central American leader recognized for her longstanding work advancing peace, democracy, regional integration, and social transformation across Latin America. She currently serves as Vice President of the Latin American Presidential Mission, President of Fundación Esquipulas, and Central America Representative of the Global Peace Foundation. Based in Guatemala, she promotes initiatives focused on civic leadership, democratic values, social cohesion, and regional cooperation.

Ms. Salguero has been recognized on three occasions by Forbes as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in Central America and the Dominican Republic,” highlighting her years of public service and regional leadership.

From 2017 to 2021, she served as Chief of Staff of the General Secretariat of the Central American Integration System (SICA), where she played a key role in strengthening regional cooperation and advancing initiatives related to integration, governance, and sustainable development.

Ms. Salguero holds a master’s degree in integration and development and a master’s degree in media communication. Throughout her career, she has prioritized working with emerging leaders, youth, and women, promoting their active participation in democratic processes, peacebuilding, and social transformation initiatives across the region.

As an international speaker and strategist, she is widely recognized throughout Latin America for her work on democracy, regional integration, social cohesion, and global cooperation. She has participated in high-level forums, academic conferences, and international initiatives across the Americas and beyond.