Gema Alvarado-Guerrero is a licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) in Minnesota and the workforce wellness facilitator at Hormel Foods. In her role as an embedded social worker, Alvarado-Guerrero plays a pivotal role in enhancing employee well-being and organizational health. Additionally, she co-leads the Hometown Food Security Project, a collective impact effort addressing hunger and food insecurity in Mower County. Alvarado-Guerrero has extensive experience in nonprofit management, organizational development and evidence-based practices, with a deep understanding of Minnesota's social service landscape. She is currently a board member of Propel Nonprofits, Channel One Regional Food Bank and the Austin Public Library. She received her B.S. in general psychology and M.S.W. in advanced clinical practice from Walden University.