Leadership

Jose M. Muñoz was named Executive Director of La Casa Norte in February 2020. With over 20 years experience in executive management, government affairs, and public relations, and as a lifetime resident of Chicago’s South Side, Jose came with the experience and drive to take our non-profit organization into the future.

At the start of his tenure, La Casa Norte faced some of its most difficult years. Seeing the disproportionate pain that the COVID-19 pandemic had on low-income communities of color - and as some service providers shuttered their doors - La Casa Norte made a public commitment to meet rising community need. This included staffing a 24/7 youth shelter, hosting pop-up food pantries, and helping administer government-funded rent and cash assistance. La Casa Norte tripled the number of people served in 2020, reaching 18,618 people, and by 2021, served 24,647 youth, children and adults.

Our leadership team and staff, Board of Directors, and community partners continue to develop innovative solutions to curb poverty and hunger, expand shelter and housing opportunities for youth, and create healthier communities across Chicago.

Director of Community Impact and Special Projects

Community Assistance Program Manager

Solid Ground Programs Manager

Casa Corazón - Emergency Youth Shelters & Drop-In Centers Manager

Director of Contract Management and Compliance

Senior Director of Resource Development

Vice President of Finance and Operations

Grants and Communications Manager

Special Events and Donor Relations Manager

Director of Facilities and Asset Management

Senior Director of Programs