Chicago Urban League
Henry Florez, CSM, SSGBC, serves as the Director of Workforce Development at the Chicago Urban League since August 2022, previously holding roles such as Information Technology Program Manager and Project Manager at Spirent Communications and IT Project Manager at Luminar Technologies. In these roles, Henry Florez successfully created and managed project plans and dashboards, enhancing project visibility for senior executives. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Chapter Applications & Development at the American College of Healthcare Executives, where significant cost savings were achieved through strategic procurement process management. Henry Florez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology with a concentration in business from Lewis University and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1994 to 1997.
Chicago Urban League
The Chicago Urban League (Urban League) was one of the first affiliates of the National Urban League organized in this country to address the needs of African Americans migrating from the rural South to the northern cities in unprecedented numbers at the dawn of the 20th century. The Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. Since 1916, the Chicago Urban League—through collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships—has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences and grow their businesses. We are passionate advocates for economic and racial equity for Black Chicagoans. The impact of the Urban League's 10+ decades of service to Chicagoans is beyond measure, but it is illustrated by the fact that upon hearing the name of the organization, community members often comment on the positive impact the Chicago Urban League has had in their lives. As one of the largest affiliates in the nation, the Chicago organization remains a leader in the Urban League movement.