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www.negociosnow.com 10 Julio 2017 TERESA CÓRDOVA, Director Entity: The Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago Website: www. greatcities.uic.edu Teresa Córdova leads The Great Cities Institute at UIC, and she is a professor of urban planning and policy. Reports on the conditions of joblessness among young people in Chicago and Cook County that she co-authored have been used as a call to action to solve the widespread employment issues facing young Latinos and Blacks. SUNNY P. CHICO, Founder & President Entity: SPC Educational Solutions Address: www.SPCED.com Sunny Chico is the author of "YOU: Your Child's First Teacher," a program that unites teachers and parents to support a child's academic success at school and at home. She is a former special education teacher, principal, assistant to the lieutenant governor for education, and regional secretary of education for the U.S. Department of Education. DR. JOSE AYBAR, President Entity: Richard J. Daley College Website: http:// www.ccc.edu/ colleges/daley/ Jose Aybar has been president of Richard J. Daley College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, since 2009, before which he was associate vice chancellor for arts and sciences in the district offi ce. Among other accomplishments he has improved the remediation program, increased enrollment, and focused on faculty development. ROSA M. CABRERA, Director Entity: Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center at UIC Website: http:// latinocultural.uic. edu/ Rosa Cabrera has been at the UIC Latino Cultural Center since 2011, and prior to that, she led The Field Museum's Cultural Connections program, a multi-institution partnership that led to the formation of the Chicago Cultural Alliance. Cabrera has spoken extensively about the role of ethnic museums and cultural centers in shaping community identity. ROBERTO CURCI, Dean Entity: Dominican University Brennan School of Business Website: www. dom.edu Roberto Curci has been dean of the AACSB International accredited Brennan School of Business at Dominican University since July 2015. Originally from Colombia, he has an MBA as well as a Ph.D. and is an active researcher, publishing extensively in the areas of international fi nance, international business, and immigrant-owned businesses. JORGE A GIROTTI, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Director Entity: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Website: www. medicine.uic.edu Jorge Girotti is the associate dean and directs admissions, special curricular programs, and the Hispanic Center of Excellence at the UIC College of Medicine. The center aims to promote science and medical careers for Hispanic youth, expose students to biomedical and clinical research, and increase the representation of Latino faculty at the college. HENRY GODINEZ, Artistic Associate Entity: Goodman Theatre Website: www. GoodmanTheatre. org Henry Godinez is the resident artistic associate at the Goodman Theatre, where he directs the Latino Theatre Festival, and he is a professor at Northwestern University. He is the co-founder and former artistic director of Teatro Vista and has directed and performed on stage throughout the country as well as in television and fi lms. ELIZABETH ORTIZ, Ed.D, Vice President of Institutional Diversity and Equity Entity: DePaul University Website: www.depaul.edu Elizabeth Ortiz has been with DePaul since 2002, before which she was director of affi rmative action, diversity and employee relations at Northern Illinois University. Her higher education experience spans more than 30 years in the public and private sector. She is a sought-out consultant, lecturer, and presenter on diversity issues and best practices. JOSE D. PADILLA, Vice President and General Counsel Entity: DePaul University Website: www. DePaul.edu José Padilla joined the nation's largest Catholic university as its vice president and general counsel in May 2005. He works closely with DePaul's president, board of trustees, provost, executive vice president and other offi cers and directs an offi ce of seven attorneys providing tactical and strategic counsel on various legal issues. AMALIA PALLARES, Professor and Director Entity: Department of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago Website: https:// lals.uic.edu/ Amalia Pallares is professor of political science and Latin American and Latino studies and Director of the LALS Program at UIC. She studies social movements, ethnicity and race in Latin America and in the U.S, focusing on the relationship between political activism and identity formation among newly politicized groups. JORGE PEREZ, Executive Director Entity: Ensemble Español Website: www. EnsembleEspañol. com Jorge Pérez was introduced to Ensemble Español in 1984 while attending Northeastern Illinois University. In 2009 he became executive director and has assisted in the artistic and fi nancial growth of the company from a $300,000 annual budget to $1 million in 2015. The company's outreach programs now serve 26,000 students. JENNIFER L. ROSATO PEREA, Dean Entity: DePaul University College of Law Website: https:// law.depaul.edu Jennifer Rosato Perea has been dean of DePaul's College of Law since 2015. A nationally recognized leader in legal education, she brings a wealth of experience as an administrator, a longtime advocate of active learning and professionalism, and a scholar. She is one of a small number of Latina law school deans nationwide. HUGO TERUEL, Director Entity: Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services program at UIC Website: https://lares.uic.edu Hugo Teruel directs the LARES program at the University of Illinois at Chicago, which offers academic advising, fi nancial aid and education assistance to Latinx students in high school and college. Teruel has been an advocate for Latino access to higher education for decades, taking on a range of roles across academia. JOSÉ M. TORRES, Ph.D., President Entity: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Website: www. imsa.edu José Torres became president of IMSA in 2014 after six years as superintendent of Elgin School District U-46. He has been recognized for his leadership in educational equity and excellence and his expertise on closing achievement gaps for English language learners. He serves on several governor's advisory committees and cabinets. MARÍA DE LOS ANGELES TORRES, Executive Director Entity: Inter- University Program for Latino Research Website: https:// iuplr.uic.edu María de Los Angeles Torres is a professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago and executive director of the Inter-University Program for Latino Research. She previously taught political science at DePaul University. She is working on her next book, The Elusive Present: Time and Politics in Cuban Thought. MAYRA TRISTAN, Owner/Educator Entity: Read en Español, Inc. Website: https:// readenespanol. com Mayra Tristan is an educator and entrepreneur. She spent more than 15 years as a primary school teacher serving English-learner students. After developing her own Spanish-language textbooks and supporting materials for her classes, she created her own publishing and training company to serve school districts in the U.S. and abroad. ROSARIO VARGAS, Founder and Co-Artistic Director Entity: Aguijon Theater Company Website: www. aguijontheater.org Rosario Vargas is a theater educator, director and researcher who has been active in Chicago's theater scene for more than 30 years. She is the founder and co-artistic director of Aguijon Theater Company, and her vast professional experience includes many productions as actress, director and producer, both in Chicago and abroad. EDUCATION & CULTURE READ THE COMPLETE BIOS AT NEGOCIOSNOW.COM YOU PITCH, WE BAT We tailor bilingual & high-quality print and digital publications for those who need to reach the Hispanic Community. Custom Media Call us at 773-942-7410 CustomMedIa@negocIosnow.com