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www.negociosnow.com 12 Julio 2018 education and economic opportunities for residents in low-income communities. As Chancellor, he oversees Chicago's community college system, serving more than 80,000 students across seven colleges. Chancellor Salgado has been nationally recognized for his work, most recently as a 2015 MacArthur Fellow, one of the most prestigious innovation prizes in the United States. CARINA SANCHEZ Executive Director Entity: Public Building Commission of Chicago Website: pbcchicago.com Carina Sanchez was appointed in January to lead the Chicago Public Building Commission, where she runs City Hall's construction division, handling building and some financing projects for city institutions. Most recently she was Deputy City Clerk and had previously worked for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and in other state roles. EVELYN SANGUINETTI Lt. Governor of Illinois Entity: State of Illinois Website: www2. illinois.gov/ltg Evelyn Sanguinetti made history by becoming the first Latina Lieutenant Governor of Illinois as Bruce Rauner's 2014 running mate. Before becoming the lieutenant governor, Sanguinetti served a s member of the Wheaton City Council from 2012 to 2014. She holds a bachelor's degree in piano performance from Florida International University and a law degree from John Marshall Law School, where she several other roles in city government. SADZI MARTA OLIVA Commissioner Entity: Illinois Commerce Commission Website: icc. illinois.gov Sadzi Martha Oliva was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner to a five-year term as ICC Commissioner. She was General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. She also worked at the Department of Children and Family Services as the chief administrative law judge and in several other roles in state government. ELI REYNOSO Chief Technology Officer Entity: Chicago Park District Website: chicago parkdistrict.com As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Chicago Park District, Eli Reynoso is responsible for overseeing all technology aspects of the largest municipal park in the nation. He works to grow the Park District with technological resources and provides leadership and direction to IT and IO departments to attain goals of the strategic plan. JUAN SALGADO Chancellor Entity: City Colleges of Chicago Website: http:// www.ccc.edu Juan Salgado has focused his 20-year career on improving GOVERMENT AND ELECTED OFFICIAL ROSA ESCAREÑO Commissioner Entity: Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, City of Chicago Website: https://www.cityofchicago. org/city/en/depts/bacp.html Rosa Escareño is a public servant with more than 20 years of government experience. She has been Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Deputy Chief Operating Officer since July 2011. In June 2017, Ms. Escareño was tapped to head the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Her expertise comprises four general areas: operations, policy, communications, and fiscal management. She is a Fellow of the Leadership Greater Chicago, Class of 2013 and volunteers for agencies supporting low income and immigrant residents. READ THE COMPLETE BIOS AT NEGOCIOSNOW.COM VERONICA ALANIS Director of Strategic Initiatives Entity: CTA Website: transitchicago.com Veronica Alanis has been the CTA's Chief of Strategy, Data, and Technology since March 2016. Veronica leads three departments: Technology, Data Analytics, and Strategic Business Initiatives. These departments are responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the technologies that CTA employees and customers rely upon every day including the 32,000+ cameras throughout the CTA system and real-time bus arrival information, as well as onboard bus announcements. Her accomplishments include the Red Line South Reconstruction Project, the transition to the new Ventra fare system, and improving Ventra customer service channels. JOSÉ R. ALVAREZ CEO Entity: Chicago Housing Authority Website: thecha. org José R. Alvarez serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Chicago Housing Authority, the second-largest public housing agency in the nation. José joined CHA in 2014 and has more than 15 years of executive experience in the public sector. Prior to arriving at CHA, José worked for Chicago Public Schools in key leadership roles. José currently serves as Vice Chair of La Casa Norte, a non-profit agency that provides housing and support services to homeless and at-risk population in Chicago. DIEGO FERRER Lead IT & Telecom munications Division Entity: Chicago Department of Aviation Website: cityofchicago.org/ aviation/ Diego Ferrer has more than twenty-five years of technical experience in the IT Industry, including in strategic planning, systems design, development and maintenance, vendor management, engineering, networking, and office technologies. He currently leads efforts to develop solutions that improve the customer experience, reduce costs and enhance efficiencies in his division. RODRIGO GARCIA CFO Entity: Illinois State Treasury Website: illinoistreasurer.gov Rodrigo Garcia serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Illinois State Treasury. On behalf of Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs, he directs the Treasury's combined $31 billion investment portfolio, $300 billion in related banking operations and financial services, and a $4 billion agency budget and financial reporting unit. From impact investments to sustainability, diversity & inclusion, he aims to maximize portfolio returns and bolster the Illinois macro and micro economy. Garcia chairs the Investment Committee for Northeastern Illinois University Foundation and serves on the Executive Committee. Mr. Garcia has also been named one of the "Top 100 under 50" Executive Leaders by Diversity MBA Magazine and was recognized as a "Rising Star" by the National Society of Hispanic MBA's. GUSTAVO GIRALDO Chief of Diversity and Strategic Development Entity: Illinois State Tollway Website: illinoistollway.com Mr. Giraldo has served as the Illinois Tollway's Chief of the Department of Diversity and Strategic Development since 2011. He is responsible for leading efforts to assist and promote diverse participation in the Illinois Tollway's fifteen-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future by seeking feedback from local communities, hosting networking sessions, and providing informational and technical assistance. Mr. Giraldo also led the Tollway's efforts to expand existing diversity programs and introduce new initiatives to help small, diverse and veteran firms compete for Tollway contracts. That includes the Veterans Business Program, the Small Business Initiative, the Partnering for Growth (P4G) Program for Professional Services and the P4G Program for Construction. Under Mr. Giraldo's leadership, a new Technical Assistance Program was developed in partnership with seven organizations with facilities throughout Northern Illinois. The Technical Assistance Program prepares both new and established firms to participate on highway and vertical construction projects with the Tollway. MARIA GUERRA LAPACEK Director of Legislative Counsel and Government Affairs Entity: City of Chicago Website: cityofchicago.org As the Director of Legislative Counsel and Government affairs for the City of Chicago, Maria Guerra Lapacek serves as a liaison with elected officials, government agencies and community organizations at the local, state, and federal levels. Prior to this role, she was commissioner of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and served IRIS Y. MARTINEZ State Senator (20th) Entity: Illinois General Assembly Website: www. senatoriris YMartinez.com SUSANA MENDOZA Comptroller of Illinois Entity: State of Illinois Website: https:// illinoiscomptroller. gov GILBERT VILLEGAS Alderman (36th) Entity: City of Chicago Website: CityofChicago.org JESUS "CHUY" GARCIA Cook County Commissioner, (7th) Entity: Cook County Board of Commissioners Website: www. jesuschuygarcia. com LUIS GUTIERREZ U.S. Representative (4th) Entity: United States House of Representatives Website: www. gutierrez.house.gov ELECTED OFFICIALS has worked as an adjunct professor. She was an assistant attorney general under former Republican Illinois Attorney General, James E. Ryan before moving into private practice. Though she battles Multiple Sclerosis, she has vowed never to let it stop her. JOSE A. SANTIAGO Commissioner Entity: Chicago Fire Department Website: cityofchicago.org/ city/en/depts/cfd. html In February 2012, Mayor Emanuel appointed José A. Santiago as the Fire Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department. Mr. Santiago manages nearly 5,000 sworn-in members and an annual budget of over $560 million. He has made the Chicago Fire Department a leader in fire service by implementing best practices, including sweeping changes to the incident command policies with the use of innovative technology. Santiago served in the United States Marine Corps for over 32 years. PEDRO SOTO Chief of Staff Entity: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Website: cps.edu As Chief of Staff to Dr. Janice Jackson, Pedro is responsible for ensuring the uniform implementation of District policies across CPS. He has also led budgetary and operational strategy throughout the District, and has more than two decades of operational, educational, and budgetary experience with CPS. He is a firm believer in parent, teacher, and student advisory councils, as well as educational task forces that provide CPS with valuable analysis and keeping the lines of communication open. ANDREW VELASQUEZ Deputy Commissioner Entity: Chicago Department of Aviation Website: www. flychicago.com Andrew Velasquez serves as Managing Deputy Commissioner of Safety and Security for the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA). He is responsible for leading the multi-layered security strategy that enables more than 100 million passengers to travel safely through O'Hare and Midway Airports each year. Prior to joining the CDA, Velasquez served as an Administrator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He also serves as a part-time adjunct faculty instructor for the University of Chicago's Master of Science in Threat and Response Management program and lectures nationally and internationally on a wide range of emergency management and homeland security topics.

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