Gabriela joins HPGM after serving as the Director of Visitor Services and Chair of the Latinx/HSI Council at Mount Mary University. Gabriela successfully led collaborative efforts to increase enrollment and achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution at Mount Mary. Additionally, she served on numerous committees including the DEI Council, project management teams for HSI grants, Communications Advisory Board, Strategic Planning Committee and the Women's Leadership Institute.
Gabriela is committed to equity and creating access for women and underserved communities. She is involved in various organizations such as TEMPO Emerging Women Leaders, Visit Milwaukee, Prospanica Milwaukee and Hispanic Serving Institution Network of Wisconsin (HSI-NOW).
Gabriela bridges leadership experience from various industries including higher education, legal, corporate, non-profit and start-ups. Gabriela earned her Master's in International Studies from the University of Denver and her Bachelor's in Criminology and Law Studies from Marquette University.
Jorge Perez
Senior Leader, Member Engagement and Experience
Jorge Perez brings a "Builder and Connector” mindset to his role as the Senior Leader, Member Engagement and Experience for HPGM. He will serve as a fundraising expert and key relationship manager for HPGM, developing a strong and sustainable base of financial resources to support the short- and long-term impact of the organization. In addition, he will partner with the Executive Director to bring to life high-quality and meaningful membership experiences, initiatives, and programming.
Jorge is a veteran non-profit leader, with a focus on success, measures and impact. Before joining HPGM, he served as the Senior Development Manager, responsible for building sustainable corporate and foundation partnerships for City Year Milwaukee. Jorge has over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits in Milwaukee.
Jorge was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and immigrated to Milwaukee when he was eight. Jorge Perez grew up in the South Side of Milwaukee, where he had the opportunity to meet and be mentored by many of the Latino/a leaders in the community. That experience had a tremendous impact in his life and it is where he developed his passion for serving his comunidad!