Sep 15
Opening Convo with Raul Raymundo '87
Raul Raymundo has long understood the challenges and strengths of working-class and immigrant families. After earning a BA from Carleton College (1988), Northfield, MN, he returned to neighborhood where he grew and co-founded The Resurrection Project (TRP) with seed capital of $30,000 from six Chicago-area parishes in 1990.
Since its inception, TRP has leveraged this capital into over $800 million in community investment and positively impacted thousands of individuals and families in housing, immigration, education and economic mobility in the city’s Southwest Side, primarily Latino neighborhoods and western suburbs. Under his leadership as CEO, TRP seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, human service delivery, and advocacy to build healthier and engaged communities. Today, TRP is one of the region's most innovative and effective social impact organizations, working in every area of community life.
He currently serves on several national or local boards, including as Co-Chair of the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC). He is the Chairperson of the board of the National Association of Latino Asset Builders (NALCAB), as well as a board member of START EARLY, UnidosUS, Illinois Justice Project Advisory Board, St. Anthony Hospital Ministries Board and a member of the leadership team for United Power for Action and Justice. Raul is also very active on several bank advisory boards, including Fifth Third Bank, CIBC Bank, Huntington Bank, and the local divisions of Self-Help Federal Credit Union.
Raul and TRP are the recipients of numerous awards and recognitions. In April 2024, Governor Pritzker Awarded Raul, the Order of Lincoln Award, the State of Illinois' highest honor for professional achievement and public service. He is a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and has mentored many leaders who now serve Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the nation. Raul and his wife MariaLuisa have three children, Raul Jr. and twin daughters Bela and Maya.
This convocation is also presented as a virtual webinar. Please register in advance if you would like to attend via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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