Carla Gutierrez, VP of Gender-based Violence

Originally from Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de Mexico, Carla R. Gutierrez is a bilingual/bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in non-profit leadership, board leadership, community organizing, advocacy, and direct service with individuals across the lifespan in various sectors including nonprofit, medical/hospital, and higher education. Carla graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Community Health & Urban Development from JACSW at UIC. Carla previously served as the Board Chair of The Alliance for Human Services and Board President of the Latino Coalition of Lake County amongst her involvement in other coalitions and committees. Carla loves reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband, their two cats + two dogs, family and friends.