Rosa Ines Mendez

Rosa Ines Mendez currently serves as the Director of the Training Hub at StriveTogether, a position held since June 2022, following a role as Senior Manager of Innovation and Collaborative Improvement. Previous experience includes serving as a Board Member at Reba Early Learning Center and the Wildwood Local School Council, as well as an Early Childhood Resource Specialist for Niles Township District for Special Education. Mendez has also held positions as Community Schools Resource Coordinator with Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and as a Counseling Assistant at Chicago Public Schools. Additional roles include Office/Program Manager for Evanston Cradle to Career and Studio Manager at Local Goods Chicago. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago.