Angel Torres

Led the planning and office policy improvement initiatives for the Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Military Spouse Jobs is the nation's leading employment, training and staffing organization for military/veteran spouses. What differentiates this organization from others is the passion to support the spous le identify thier own identity and skills outside of being the support for the service member. Together with Vetjobs.org they have placed over 85,000 service members and spouses in new roles outside the military.

National Able Network, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization specializing in providing employment counseling, training, and placement services for disadvantaged job seekers. At National Able Network, our mission is to help make careers happen. Each client receives personalized career supports that integrate career coaching, specialized training, and direct connections to the job market. Our programs are designed to assist job seekers from all backgrounds, including the unemployed, career… Show more

National Able Network, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization specializing in providing employment counseling, training, and placement services for disadvantaged job seekers. At National Able Network, our mission is to help make careers happen. Each client receives personalized career supports that integrate career coaching, specialized training, and direct connections to the job market. Our programs are designed to assist job seekers from all backgrounds, including the unemployed, career changers, military veterans, seniors, and aspiring IT professionals. Each year, National Able Network serves more than 76,000 individuals throughout Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska. Show less

Keynote Commencement speaker for integrated MBA, MSSC and MSGL programs

Spanish Coalition for Housing (SCH) is a high functioning organization offering critical services to first time homebuyers, renters and landlords. SCH’s mission is to provide comprehensive counseling, education and housing resources necessary for Latinos and other low-to-moderate income families in the Chicagoland area, develop competence and responsibility in meeting their financial and housing needs, and advocate for and proactively promote additional resources for them.

Founded in 2014, the Veterans Leadership Council (VLC) is the foremost professional network for the current generation of veteran leaders, with a mission to accomplish the following:
- Establish, grow and maintain the premier network for veteran leaders in business and government.
- Organize robust opportunities for veterans to connect, network, and advance professionally.
- Provide a leadership voice for the current generation of veterans.
- Advance the veteran community, with a… Show more

Founded in 2014, the Veterans Leadership Council (VLC) is the foremost professional network for the current generation of veteran leaders, with a mission to accomplish the following:
- Establish, grow and maintain the premier network for veteran leaders in business and government.
- Organize robust opportunities for veterans to connect, network, and advance professionally.
- Provide a leadership voice for the current generation of veterans.
- Advance the veteran community, with a focus on current issues (e.g., under-employment and retention).
- Generate support from and actively guide the veteran discussion of corporate America, the government and other organizations eager to engage with veterans Show less

Leader for 400 plus member Veteran Council includes promotion of organization presence, garnering sponsors and brand management in Chicagoland area.
Founded in 2014, the Veterans Leadership Council (VLC) is the foremost professional network for the current generation of veteran leaders, with a mission to accomplish the following:
- Establish, grow and maintain the premier network for veteran leaders in business and government.
- Organize robust opportunities for veterans to connect… Show more

Leader for 400 plus member Veteran Council includes promotion of organization presence, garnering sponsors and brand management in Chicagoland area.
Founded in 2014, the Veterans Leadership Council (VLC) is the foremost professional network for the current generation of veteran leaders, with a mission to accomplish the following:
- Establish, grow and maintain the premier network for veteran leaders in business and government.
- Organize robust opportunities for veterans to connect, network, and advance professionally.
- Provide a leadership voice for the current generation of veterans.
- Advance the veteran community, with a focus on current issues (e.g., under-employment and retention).
- Generate support from and actively guide the veteran discussion of corporate America, the government and other organizations eager to engage with veterans Show less

• Board governance and oversight of a premier, award-winning theater company dedicated to nurturing and presenting voices that explore the wealth and variety of the human experience from a Latino perspective.

• Teatro Vista’s ensemble of professional theater artists do so collectively through theater productions that reinterpret established works, as well as through the creating or commissioning of new, dynamic works for over 25 years.

Chicago Veterans is a community of military veterans, family members and supporters who share a common passion for helping those who have served in our military. We provide opportunities for veterans to meet, network, socialize and build meaningful relationships with one another to help take control of their transition throughout life.