Maribel Ortega-Vazquez

Maribel Ortega-Vazquez is an experienced professional with a strong background in community outreach and educational support. Since September 2003, Maribel has served as the Support Services Coordinator at Association House High School, where responsibilities include recruitment, intake procedures, and creating promotional materials. Prior to this role, Maribel worked as the Outreach Coordinator for the Citizenship Program at Instituto del Progreso Latino, organizing workshops to assist immigrant communities in Chicago. Maribel also gained experience as an Assistant to the IRB/IACUC Coordinator at DePaul University, focusing on project documentation for research protocols. Maribel holds a Master’s degree in Youth Development from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Latin American and Latino Studies from DePaul University.