Village of Downers Grove, Illinois
Gabriel Lopez is a skilled Public Works Management Analyst currently employed with the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois, since February 2023, following an Administrative Internship in Public Works with the Village of Burr Ridge. Prior to these roles, Gabriel served as a Project Manager with MOTUS Strategies, leading a COVID vaccine outreach program in Memphis, TN, and managed various campaigns as a Project Manager at CADC-LLC. Experience also includes work as a Business Organizer at Terra Strategies, where strategic relationships with small businesses were cultivated to oppose local taxes. Earlier in career, Gabriel worked in the U.S. House of Representatives in multiple capacities, including Staff Assistant and Outreach Coordinator, managing office operations and engaging with constituents on legislative matters. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern University.
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Village of Downers Grove, Illinois
The Village of Downers Grove, IL, population 48, 867, is located 22 miles west of Chicago. Convenient access to Chicago via rail and several major expressways make Downers Grove a prime location to live, work and do business. Several major corporations have business operations in Downers Grove including Advocate Health Care, Dover Corporation, Pepperidge Farm, DeVry, Inc. and Sanford, maker of Sharpie and Paper Mate. Highly ranked schools were a top factor in Downers Grove being named one of the Top 10 Livable Cities for kids by Livability.com. Downers Grove has also been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Friendliest Towns.