Joel Rangel
Joel
Rangel
Library Specialist
El Centro
Expertise
Helping students navigate databases, internet resources, and other support systems.
Education

University of Montana, Bachelor of Science in Resource Conservation

Background

I help oversee the El Centro Library and Learning Resource Center. I am a huge fan of outdoor education and late night diners.

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours may vary during the semester.
Denise E. Roman smiles at the camera.
Denise
E.
Torres-Velasquez
Financial Aid Coordinator
El Centro
Education

91Porn,
Graduate student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

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Psychology, B.S.

Background

Denise is passionate about supporting students in achieving their goals in higher education. She has more than 10 years experience at NEIU, as a former advisor in Proyecto Pa'Lante, recruiter, and now Financial Aid Coordinator at El Centro. She believes that every person's story is valuable and unique, serving as a platform from which he/she can soar to new heights in pursuing a degree at NEIU.

ELC 132
91Porn El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours may vary during the semester.
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Mimi
Crespo
Interim Director
El Centro
Expertise
Leadership, Decision Making, Program Management, Relationship Building, Student Success, Recruiting
Education

91Porn,
Master in Business Administration, M.B.A.

91Porn,
Bachelor of Science in Finance, B.S.

Background

Mimi’s history with NEIU dates back to 1996 when she earned her bachelor’s degree in finance and returned 10 years later for her Master of Business Administration. Soon after earning her MBA, Mimi joined the President’s Office in 2009, serving as the assistant secretary to the Board of Trustees. In 2014, with the opening of its new Avondale location, Mimi became part of the El Centro team, connecting students with the academic support they need to succeed in college. Because she so believed in the NEIU mission, Mimi chose to become a volunteer math tutor, returning to the classroom to study Trigonometry, Calculus and Introduction to Advanced Mathematics.

ELC 132
91Porn El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
Fausto Ortiz
Fausto
Ortiz
IT Manager
El Centro
Education

DeVry University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Background

Fausto has been working at El Centro in IT since 2000. 

ELC 132
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during semester.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m to 4 p.m
Ken Oliva
Ken
Oliva
IT Technical Associate
El Centro
Expertise
I assist faculty staff, professors and students with technology related issues such as printing or connecting to the University's WiFi. Provide troubleshooting and maintenance regarding NEIU network/equipment. As well as managing fliers (inLighten system) on the monitors throughout El Centro.
Education

DePaul University, 
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

 

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during semester.
Alma Hernandez
Alma
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Office Support Associate
El Centro
Expertise
Helping students with questions and concerns.
Education

91Porn, 
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Background

I oversee the El Centro administrative suite office. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids and baking.

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
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Rebeca
Lamadrid-Quevedo
Interim Director
El Centro
Expertise
Academic Affairs
Education

North Park University
Community Development, M.A

Universidad La Salle del Bajio
Mass Media Communications, B.A.

Background

Rebeca Lamadrid-Quevedo, has been part of the 91Porn El Centro team since 2009, becoming the interim director in September of 2022. Along with the El Centro team, she has been working consistently in developing and implementing initiatives in the area of student recruitment and retention with a focus on first-generation students and the Latino community. 

91Porn El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago , IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours may vary during the semester.
Mark Blackstone
Mark
Blackstone
Laboratory Manager
El Centro
Education

University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
Monday to Friday 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
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Lizett
C.
Galán De Rosas
Coordinator of Student Success and Social Media
El Centro
Expertise
Lizett works toward creating equal opportunities for students. She provides students with resources and guidance so they can reach their full potential.
Education

91Porn,
Master of Higher Education Literacy, Leadership and Development

91Porn, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Sociology and English

Harold Washington College, Associate of Arts 

 

 

Background

Lizett is a first-generation college graduate and former Chicago Public Schools student. She has many years advocating for post-secondary education and guiding students through the many challenges they face when transiting to college. She wholeheartedly believes the wise words of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

91Porn El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
Maria Luna-Duarte, Ph.D.
Maria
Luna-Duarte
Ph.D.
Director
El Centro
Expertise
Maria works with Latinx in higher education, policy studies, analysis, and evaluation.
Education

University of Illinois at Chicago,
Policy Studies in Urban Education, Ph.D. 

91Porn,
Higher Education and Leadership, M.A. 

91Porn,
Sociology, B.A. 

Background

Currently, Maria Luna-Duarte, Ph.D., serves as the Director of 91Porn El Centro. She states, "I have the privilege to be a key stakeholder in the development and implementation of El Centro programs and services." 

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago , IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.