Gerardo Pena

Gerardo Pena currently serves as the Director of Program Coordination and Development at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC), a position held since June 2022, focusing on program development and business strategy evaluations. Prior experience includes a tenure at Chicanos Por La Causa from October 2014 to September 2022 as Director, where Gerardo led the De Colores program serving victims of domestic violence and related issues. Gerardo also contributed as a Past Board Member for the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence from July 2016 to March 2019, overseeing executive activities. Earlier roles at Southwest Network involved management and team leadership, starting as a High Needs Case Manager in 2009, advancing to Team Lead, and eventually serving as System of Care Manager. Educational credentials include an MBA from Benedictine University Mesa and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Arizona State University.