Gina Regalado is in her fifth year as Linfield dance coach.
A fixture in McMinnville since 2001, she coached the McMinnville High School dance team for 15 years before turning her focus to the collegiate level.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Regalado began cheering and dancing at the age of 5. She went on to dance for the Burbank Bulldogs as a member of the Orange Jackets Dance Team. It wasn’t until she moved to McMinnville that she pursued coaching.
From middle school to high school and into her current role at Linfield, Regalado has remained passionate about preparing students to meet the challenges in the ever-changing world through cheer and dance, instilling lifelong lessons and confidence.
During the weekdays, Regalado can be found in Melrose Hall, serving as Associate Director of Financial Aid IT Services. When she is not on campus, you can find her on her small farm in Yamhill. She has been married for 36 years to her high school sweetheart, Rick. The Regalados have three grown sons and eight grandchildren.