Gender

Male

Location

Hanover Park, IL

About me

Israel is the 2014 recipient of Chicago Latino Network's Latino Professional of the year and has received an Award of Excellence by the Office of the Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Recognition by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on Immigrants and Refugees amongst some and is the co-author of “Your Personal GPS-How to Navigate Life Challenges and Roadblocks”. Israel’s passion for helping others has led him to speak against violence and to advocate for higher education at schools, churches, and community events throughout Chicago and has been featured on ABC and Univision. He has participated in Ceasefire marches in Cicero and continues to mentor many youth and adults throughout. Israel holds a Master of Arts in Training and Development (2008) from Roosevelt University.

What is your current career title or dream job?

Spanish Interpreter

Background/Education/Experience

Bachelor in Psychology, Masters in Training and Development from Roosevelt University, and Minor in Computer Science.

Organizations & clubs

Member of the Hanover Park Village Community Development Commission

What languages do you speak?

English and Spanish

Hobbies & interests

Play Congas, poetry, calligraphy, outdoors

Looking for:

networking