Commissioners

Claudia is a strategic thinker who understands the power at the intersection of policy and politics; she takes a highly organized approach to her work, carefully managing the process to achieve results. Her outreach and policy experience has focused on issues from economic development to public health, where she has advised clients on the most effective ways to implement community affairs programs to support legislative and regulatory approvals at the local, state, and federal levels. She has advocated in the Illinois General Assembly, coordinating legislative hearings and testimony and conducting direct engagements with state lawmakers.

As SSA #25 Commissioner of the Little Village Special Service Area representing her family’s business, Claudia advocates for access to resources on behalf of small businesses. In addition, she focuses on highlighting the rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit of the Little Village business community.

Claudia serves as Chief of Public Affairs for the Noble Network of Charter Schools, overseeing the network's communications, government, and community affairs strategy. She previously served as Executive Director of the Illinois Beverage Association, leading the organization toward successfully repealing the Cook County beverage tax. Prior to that, she worked as a legislative aide to the chairman of the Committee on Health and Environmental Protection, conducting research and assisting committee members and the Office of the Mayor with policy introduction.

Claudia is a lifelong Chicagoan from Little Village. She is a current board member of the Mexican Civic Society of Illinois and, in 2016, was named one of Negocios Now Latinos 40 under 40 and one of Los 26 de la 26 in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from DePaul University and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University.