Servicios de La Raza
Rudy Gonzales has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Rudy started their career as a Youth Counselor I at the Youth Offender System in 1992, where they managed a staff of 35 professionals and implemented various training programs. In 1998, they became the Learning Director Grades 7 - 12 at Escuela Tlatelolco, responsible for overseeing educational programs. In 2004, Rudy joined Mosaica Education, Inc as the Chief Administrative Officer, and later in 2006, they became the Director at DDHS Family Crisis Center. Finally, in 2008, Rudy held the positions of Chief Executive Officer and President/Chief Executive Officer at Servicios de La Raza.
Rudy Gonzales has a Certificate in Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation from Harvard Business School Executive Education, obtained in 2022. In 2012, they earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program (NELP) from El Pomar Leadership Institute. From 2004 to 2006, they pursued Educational Leadership and Administration at the University of Phoenix. Lastly, from 1978 to 1984, they completed a BA in English (Writing Component) at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
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Servicios de La Raza
Servicios de La Raza is a non-profit with the mission to provide, and advocate for culturally responsive, essential health and human services and opportunities to all Colorado communities in need. At the end of the 1960s, the United States was at the height of the civil rights movement. In Colorado, this movement was centered in Denver’s Latino communities, where individuals were beginning to demand equality on a number of fronts, including the provision of culturally relevant and effective social services. In 1972, a dozen advocates came together to form Servicios de La Raza (Servicios), a bilingual human service organization, to serve Denver’s Latino/a population. Initially, Servicios was a licensed facility for the treatment of mental health and chronic mental illnesses. In 1974, the agency applied to Colorado’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division for funding and licensure and was approved as an alcohol and substance abuse treatment center. For over 38 years, Servicios has continued to respond to the unmet needs of the Latino community by adding programs for youth, victims of domestic violence, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, provision of basic emergency services and benefits acquisition.