Mariela Estrada

Mariela Estrada has a strong background in community engagement and organizing. Mariela is currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement at the United Way of Metro Chicago since February 2022. Prior to that, they worked at the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General as a Community Engagement Coordinator from October 2017 to February 2022. Mariela also held multiple roles at the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, including Director of Organizing from June 2013 to October 2017, and Lead Organizer from February 2010 to May 2013.

Mariela Estrada obtained their Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree in Sociology from the University of Illinois Chicago between 2003 and 2008.