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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our board of directors comprise of dedicated professionals who believe in the potential of our youth and in the Urban Warriors' mission to empower them for a brighter future. 

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Rey Raigoza

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Executive Director
Founder of Urban Warriors

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Oswaldo Alvarez

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President

Executive Director at the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation

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Esther Rodriguez

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Vice Chair
Senior Community Development Coordinator at Heartland Bank

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Karen Russell

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Secretary

VP of Brand and Public Relations at Brain Balance

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Fernando Higareda

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Treasurer​

VP/Branch Manager at Wintrust Bank

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Ellianne Bahenna

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Board Member​

Chief of Staff at Alderperson Michael Rodriguez 

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Taryn Parker

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Board Member
Vice President at Spool

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Cynthia Valentin

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Board Member

Development Specialist at Maestro Cares Foundation 

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