Marilu Gonzalez serves as the Regional Director of Southwest City at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago since 2014. Prior to this role, Marilu was the Executive Director at The Learning Center: House of Connections from 2013 to 2014 and worked as the Education Director for the Office of Immigrant Affairs at the Archdiocese of Chicago from 2005 to 2013. Marilu's educational background includes certifications as a Spiritual Director from Claret Formation Center and a Master of Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Human Rights from Northeastern University.