La Casa de Esperanza, Inc.
Gina Sanchez Juarez has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations and roles. Gina began their career in 2005 as a Housing Specialist at HBC Services and then went on to become the Manager of the Center for Financial Stability at La Casa de Esperanza in 2008. In 2012, they took on the additional role of La Casa de Esperanza Council Board President at Modern Woodmen of America. Gina also served as a Board Member at Waukesha Housing Authority from 2012 to 2019. In 2009, they became the Vice President of the La Casa de Esperanza Council at LULAC, focusing on empowering Latinos through advocacy, scholarships, and grassroots work. Gina has also volunteered at Plowshare Center and held positions as Vice President at No More Tears ApS and Rotary at Amigos de Milwaukee. Currently, they serve as the Director of the Center for Financial Stability at La Casa de Esperanza and is a Co-Owner at High Roller Fun Rentals.
Gina Sanchez Juarez has a diverse education history. In 2009, they obtained a certification in Latino Non Profit Leadership from the UWM Roberto Hernandez Center, specializing in Latino Leadership. In the same year, they also attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee without completing a degree or field of study.
From 2011 to 2013, Gina attended Ottawa University, where they are currently pursuing a degree in Business. The specific degree they are working towards is not mentioned.
In terms of additional certifications, Gina has obtained several from different institutions. In 2020, they acquired the HUD Housing Counseling Certification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in various areas from CypherWorx, including "Marketing Your Programs and Organizations," "Rental Eviction Intervention Certification: Part 1," "Using an Equity Lens in Financial Coaching Approaches," "Emotional Intelligence at Work," and "Equal Access: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Housing & Community Development." The specific months and years of acquisition are provided for these certifications.
Gina is also listed as having certifications from NeighborWorks America, including "NCHEC Financial Capability," "NCHEC Foreclosure Intervention and Default Counseling," "NCHEC Housing Counseling," "NCHEC Housing Counseling for Program Managers and Executive Directors," "NCHEC Post Purchase Counseling," and "NCHEC Pre Purchase Counseling." However, the months and years when these certifications were obtained are not specified.
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La Casa de Esperanza, Inc.
Our Mission La Casa's mission is to provide opportunities for low-income individuals to achieve full social and economic participation in society, with emphasis on the Hispanic population. La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. began in 1966 as History Builders, a small, high quality childcare center, whose goal was to create a smooth transition for children living in a totally Spanish-speaking environment, to the Public School District's English speaking environment. In 2013, over 40 years later, La Casa continues to grow, with a passion for positive change. Since 1966, La Casa has expanded and now offers five fundamental programs. Our Education Programs include a thriving Early Childhood Education and School Age Education Program for the children and youth in our community. Workforce Development provides comprehensive employment assistance to low-income people seeking economic self-sufficiency. La Casa Village I and II offers affordable and private apartments to low-income seniors and disabled individuals. The Weatherization Program identifies energy waste and provides cost-effective, energy saving measures and education to low-income residential households. La Casa Clinica specializes in mental health and alcohol and drug treatment programs. La Casa de Esperanza is a community-based organization committed to providing opportunities for those within our community to achieve full social and economic participation in society, with an emphasis on the Hispanic population. La Casa helps more than 20,000 individuals and families annually through a variety of programs and services to create positive change in the community. La Casa continues to transform every individual and family it touches, fostering hope and providing opportunities for a prosperous, engaged and connected community.