Adriana Ortiz was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico. Adriana and her family emigrated to the United States in the Spring of 1997 at age fifteen. Adriana was raised by both of her parents and lived her teenage years in Carpentersville, Illinois. Adriana is a first-generation college graduate with an
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Stephanie Escobar
Stephanie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish & Latin American Studies from Lake Forest College and an Associate degree in Addictive Behaviors from the College of Lake County. She then pursued a Master’s in Jurisprudence in Children’s Law & Policy from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Continuing her academic
Melba Rivera
Melba Rivera has dedicated 42 years of service to the Latino Community of Lake County. In the early years of her professional career, she worked for the Lake County Sheriff as a counselor in their Work Release Program. Being one of the few bilingual and bicultural staff, she experienced the
Diana J Guerrero
Diana J. Guerrero is a dedicated communications professional and community advocate, currently serving as the Communications & Development Manager at the Highwood Library & Community Center. With 15 years of marketing experience and a deep-rooted passion for community engagement, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the library’s outreach, communications,
Rodolfo Ruiz-Velasco
Rodolfo earned a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in 1988 and Master’s degree in Educational Technology from Concordia University Chicago. He came to the United States in 1997. Rodolfo worked as a Student Retention Specialist (2000-2009) and Latino Alliance Club advisor since 2001 at the College of Lake County. He also taught and tutored students in basic
Sara Martinez
Sara Martinez, was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Uriangato, Guanajuato until the aged of eighteen, then moved back to United States to start her higher education journey. She attended the College of Lake County where she acquired an associate degree in arts. While attending College of Lake County
Dr. Myra Gaytan-Morales
Born in Mexico, Dr. Gaytán-Morales immigrated to the United States with her family at age 14. Dr. C. Myra Gaytán-Morales is the Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Programs at the University Center of Lake County, where she has also served as the Director of their Waukegan facility. Dr. Gaytan-Morales
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