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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago And Western Cook County, Il

One of eight members appointed by the US Congress to study the potential for a national women’s history museum. Tasked to develop an independent, bi-partisan plan that highlight themes and collections related to women’s history, and make recommendations on the museum’s location in our nation’s capital and how it might be financed, operated, and maintained. The Commission will present a report to Congress that answers these questions in the most inclusive, feasible, and thorough way possible.

Greater Chicago Area

Founded in 1973, Mujeres Latinas en Acción is dedicated to providing comprehensive bilingual and culturally competent services to Latinas, their families and youth. Mujeres serves over 8,000 individuals per year providing programs in leadership development, gender violence prevention/intervention; business development, parent and youth academic enrichment/engagement services. Responsible for the overall management of the $3.7 million organization including fiscal management, advocacy, public relations, board relations, resource development, program and staff management. Responsible in overseeing the carry out of the strategic plan and policies established by the Board of Directors.Serve as liaison between a staff of 50 and the Board of DirectorsLed organization to receive the ORBA Award for Nonprofit Financial Management Excellence.Successfully headed its $3.4 million capital campaign and moved main office to a newly renovated 14,000 square foot facility. Expanded services to a new office in North Riverside, Illinois.

Greater Chicago Area

The largest Latino arts Museum in the nation and the first and only Latino Museum in the nation to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.Hired to develop and implement the Museum’s first resource development office.Led the start and completion of the Museum’s $7.5 million capital and $1million endowment campaign.Instrumental in increasing the Museum’s operating budget from $800,000 in 1992 to $4,000,000 in 2000.Responsible for receiving a Kresge Challenge Grant-the first Kresge Challenge given to a Latino cultural arts organization in the nation.

Women'S Leadership Executive Program

Mini Mba Nonprofit Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Latin American Studies