Carlos A. Jaramillo

Carlos A. Jaramillo has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Carlos A. is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Instituto del Progreso Latino, where they oversee the organization's operations. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Development & Communications at the same organization.

In 2007, Carlos created and became the Executive Race Director for Carrera de los Muertos/Race of the Dead, an annual 5k run/walk that celebrates the Hispanic holiday, "Dia de los Muertos." Carlos A. managed all aspects of the event and successfully grew its attendance from 600 to over 5,000 participants in seven years. Carlos A. collaborated with various organizations and secured sponsors to ensure the event's success.

From 2018 to 2021, Carlos worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at The Resurrection Project. Carlos A. also served as a Consultant at INROADS, where they were responsible for identifying and recruiting high-achieving students for the College Links Program.

Carlos has experience in marketing and events as well. Carlos A. was the Manager of Marketing, Events & Donor Relations at the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, where they led marketing efforts and organized events to support the immigrant and refugee community. Additionally, they served as the Deputy Chief of Staff at United Neighborhood Organization and the Director of Graduate Support at UNO Charter School Network.

Earlier in their career, Carlos worked as a Teacher and Varsity Soccer Coach at Our Lady of Tepeyac High School, where they taught various history classes and prepared lesson plans.

Overall, Carlos A. Jaramillo has a strong background in operations, development, communications, event management, and education.

Carlos A. Jaramillo pursued a Bachelor's degree with a minor in History/Secondary Education from Saint Xavier University between the years 2000 and 2005. Following this, they enrolled in The University of Alabama Graduate School from 2021 to 2022, where they earned a Master of Arts degree with a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations, specifically focused on Marketing Communication Management.