Our Office Hours

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Meet the Office Staff

(773) 442-5460
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Angelica Rivera
Angelica
Rivera Ph.D.
Director
Proyecto Pa’Lante
Expertise
Dr. Rivera has extensive experience teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. She has taught courses in Educational Foundations, Race, Class and Diversity in the U.S. Educational System and Latina/o Studies.
Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Policy Studies, History of Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Arts in Educational Policy Studies, History of Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Background

Dr. Rivera is a first generation college student who has served as Director of Proyecto Pa’Lante for three years. As Director of Proyecto Pa’Lante she has taught the Proyecto Pa’Lante Seminar and oversees the recruitment, admissions, retention, advising and programming of her program.  

Additional Information

Dr. Angélica Rivera is currently working as a co-editor on a book about Latina/o Education in Chicago. She has also volunteered in Congressman Luis Gutierrez’ Citizenship Workshops in an effort to increase civic participation. 

Office: LWH 4029
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Suyapa Velasquez
Suyapa
Velasquez
Advisor
Proyecto Pa’Lante
Expertise
First-Generation College Experience, Holistic Advising Support, Individualized Success Coaching, Post-Secondary Transition and College Success Strategies.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Higher Education

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Background

Suyapa Velasquez is a first-generation college student, Proyecto Pa’Lante alumni, and bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with more than eight years of experience in post-secondary education. Her mission is to be able to connect with students from various cultural backgrounds in all aspects of their education through holistic advising and support that empowers them as they pursue their academic and professional goals.  

Suyapa’s professional career began here at NEIU when she worked as Recruitment Specialist in the Proyecto Pa’Lante. Her most recent experience working as an Academic Support Coach at Saint Xavier University allowed her to put into practice her knowledge gained through her Master’s program not only in providing academic support to students who were struggling academically but also as an instructor for a Student Success Academic Support course where she assisted students to develop the necessary skills for advanced learning at the college level.

Office Hours
Virtual and In Person
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Evelyn
Gonzalez
Advisor
Proyecto Pa’Lante
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m