Center on Halsted
Gabrielle Hidalgo currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at Aspire Chicago, a position held since October 2023. Concurrently, Gabrielle is a Volunteer Psychotherapist at the Center on Halsted since January 2021. Prior experience includes various roles at Anixter Center from January 2017 to October 2023, such as Director of Organizational Development, Director of Data Analytics and Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance Specialist, Residential Manager, and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and Direct Support Professional (DSP). Educational credentials include a Master of Public Policy Administration with a focus on Political Science and Government from Northwestern University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art from Saint Mary's College.
Center on Halsted
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood. We work hard to provide a safe and welcoming environment with programs and services for the entire community. Our programs range from volleyball, dance performances and cooking classes to rapid HIV testing, group therapy and vocational training. In addition, we partner regularly with other organizations and groups from across Chicago and the nation to provide additional programming for the community. Free wi-fi access is available throughout the building including our lobby, reading library and our rooftop terrace. We also offer meeting and reception space, with special discounts for non-profit community groups. MISSION Center on Halsted advances community and secures the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland. VISION A thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, living powerfully in supportive inclusive environments.