Gilberto Pinela

Multi-talented media personality - native "Boricua"  from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gilberto has worked in front of the camera for local St. Louis television since 2001. Creator, Producer and Host of the 1st foreign language talk show and the 1st public affairs talk show about the LGBTQIA community in the State of Missouri both for STLTV.  

Gilberto's experience and talents are diverse and multifaceted, he is an: Actor, Master of Ceremonies, moderator, producer, writer, director, TV talk show host and broadcaster. His efforts earned him many awards and a permanent spot in Saint Louis television history.

He has emceed large events such as the Doorways Red Gala, Mental Health Association Gala, Diversity Partnership presentation, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala, ZooFari, Foodoutreach, Dance St. Louis Tango night fundraiser, United Way of Greater St. Louis Victory Celebration and spoken at several prestigious occasions: National Geo-spacial Agency seminar,  Edward Jones leaders seminar, Diversity Awareness Partnership panelist, University of Missouri St. Louis presenter and MLK Keynote at FLO Valley STLCC. Gilberto earned a Master's Degree in Media Communications from Webster University in St. Louis, is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Circle, Webster University Chapter.