Born and raised on Chicago’s southwest side, Luis Gutierrez is an innovator in the nonprofit sector, founding Latinos Progresando in 1998, and together with partners, the Marshall Square Resource Network in 2010. Luis contributes knowledge to the field as a member of several civic initiatives, and as a board member of ACLU of Illinois, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Esperanza Health Centers. For his efforts, Luis has been honored with the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award from the Chicago Bears, and the Excellence in Community Service Award from MALDEF, among others.

Check out our presenter Q&A with Luis.