Meet a few of our board members!
We are so blessed to have such a dynamic and engaged group to help lead Taller de Jose!
Anna Sandoval
2018 – Current
What motivated you to become part of this specific board?
Joining Taller de Jose board gives me the opportunity to give back to my community, and that of the immigrant community of Chicago, by providing my skills/insight to advance the mission. Some of us from immigrant families have been fortunate to have someone guide and walk with us through life challenges, but many do not. Taller de Jose is that compañera/o.
What has been your biggest learnings from being part of the Taller de José Board of Directors?
The shared values of the board members and diverse TDJ supporters. The impact that TDJ work has in the Little Village community. Finally, the passion of the young adults who work and volunteer at TDJ and the change they are making.
What would you like people to know about Taller de José?
TDJ sincerely cares about the community and living the mission of accompaniment. (…and that TDJ throws great events!)
Maria Vidal de Haymes
2020 – Current
What motivated you to become part of this specific board?
The model of accompaniment, the faith inspired nature of the organization, the amazing work the org does…
What has been your biggest learnings from being part of the Taller de José Board of Directors?
I feel that as a relatively new board member I am getting to know the programs and the organization as a whole.
What would you like people to know about Taller de José?
The services that it provides, its mission, and its’s solidarity with the immigrant community.
Héctor García-Chávez
2019 – Current
What motivated you to become part of this specific board?
To continue to work directly with the great staff of TDJ and assist those most in need in our diverse Latinx communities
What has been your biggest learnings from being part of the Taller de José Board of Directors?
Collaborative work can be so fruitful!
What would you like people to know about Taller de José?
How TDJ works directly with the diverse community
