Board of Directors

Guided by People Who Believe in Our Work

El Valor’s Board of Directors is made up of leaders from across Chicago and beyond who share one thing in common: a deep belief that every person deserves the chance to grow. They bring experience in business, law, education, healthcare, and community service. But more than that, they bring commitment. They give their time, their insight, and their voices to make sure El Valor can keep showing up for the families and communities that count on us. Their guidance helps shape the future of this organization, and they take that role personally.

Executive Board

Rey Gonzalez

Rey B. Gonzalez

President Emeritus El Valor
Joann Bauer

Joann Ornelas-Bauer

Board Chair Dynamic Utility Solutions
Gabriel Chavez

Gabriel Chavez

Vice Chair Burns & McDonnell
Allen C. Wesolowski

Allen C. Wesolowski

Chair, Finance Committee & Board Treasurer Retired Attorney
Dr. Michelle Marme

Dr. Michelle Marme, Ph.D.

Board Secretary ChangeLearning Alliance

Board of Directors

Dan Arce

Dan Arce

Tropical Optical
Saul Boscan

Saul Boscan

Huntington National Bank
Abbey Delgadillo

Abbey Delgadillo

Federal Home Loan
Bank of Chicago
Phillip Fuentes

Phillip K. Fuentes

PMA McDonald’s
Fernando Higareda

Fernando Higareda

Self-Help Federal Credit Union
Dr. Ayn F. Keneman, Ed.D.

Dr. Ayn F. Keneman, Ed.D.

National Louis University
Rafael Malpica

Rafael Malpica

Advocate Good
Shepherd Hospital
Vito Martino

Vito Martino

ComEd, An Exelon Company
Joe Nosek

Joe Nosek

PNC Financial Services
Anastasia O’Brien

Anastasia O’Brien

Associate Board

Lizet Ochoa

Chair Monroe Capital LLC

Marisol Reyes

Vice Chair New America Alliance

Roberto Arroyo

Peoples Gas

Zachery Cassel

Diaz Group

Brisa Garcia

Jumpstart

Mildred Hinojosa

PNC Financial Services

Ursula Morua

UM Design Group, LLC

Luis Narváez

City Colleges of Chicago

Edgar Pineda

Chicago City Council, 16th Ward

Esmeralda Ramirez

Burns & McDonnell

Luis Rodriguez

Northwestern Mutual

Salvador Romero

Duarte Realty Company