Jackie Guerra

Jackie Guerra brings her charm, humor, and style to every project she takes on. This multi-talented woman is an actress, author, and activist. Most recently, she was the personality behind the nationally-syndicated Jackie Guerra Show, a weekly progressive talk radio show that aired on Air America and the Jones Radio Networks.

Growing up, Jackie was inspired by the civil rights, women's rights, and farm workers' rights movements, and dreamed of being part of something that could make a difference in the lives of others. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she learned early on the importance of hard work and of following one's dreams. So when Jackie had the opportunity to work as a union organizer for HERE in Los Angeles after she graduated from college, she didn't hesitate. One night after trying her hand at comedy during an open-mic event, she realized she got more people to sign her petition in support of hotel workers than she had all month. From then on, she was hooked on comedy.

Her success as a stand-up comic opened doors in Hollywood and she soon became an established film and TV star. Jackie was the first Latina to star in a network sitcom - First Time Out. She also co-starred in the critically-acclaimed PBS series American Family, in addition to appearing in feature films like Selena, Picking Up the Pieces, and Eat Your Heart Out.

In her 2006 book, Under Construction, Jackie gives her take on dysfunctional families, self-esteem, racism, the politics of the entertainment industry, and everything in between. Throughout all of her many career incarnations, she's always kept her focus on social justice and been outspoken about how we can and should all work to improve our world. For more information about Jackie, including upcoming appearances, please visit her website, www.jackieguerra.com.