Ignacio Lopez
Executive Director at Puerto Rican Arts Alliance | Author
- Role
- Executive Director at Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ignacio Lopez
An accomplished executive with extensive experience in transformative education and arts organizations. Proven track record in leading K-12 and Higher Education initiatives, and now at the helm of a premier, Emmy award winning, arts organization in Chicago. A team builder with a history of managing complex organizations, launching successful public-private partnerships, and providing board leadership in children’s advocacy, education, music, and Puerto Rican arts. A skilled and confident public speaker, passionate about education, equity, community impact, and the Puerto Rican Arts.
Experience
Executive Director
Jul 2024 — Present · Chicago, PR
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive of the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) and is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the organization. The ED leads the organization in achieving its mission to promote and preserve Puerto Rican culture through the arts, providing visionary leadership, effective management, and dynamic fundraising.
Education
Penn State University
Academic Leadership Academy, Center for the Study of Higher Education
2016 — 2017
National Louis University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Psychology: Human Learning and Development
2005 — 2009
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature
2000 — 2003
National Louis University
Master’s Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
2003 — 2004
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