
The Directors for the Board of ASPIRA have experience in nonprofit organizations, business, and education. Each Director volunteers their time and is dedicated to advancing the mission of ASPIRA and preserving its legacy.
Member
Role
Phone
David S. Rodriguez
Attorney at Law, Rodriguez
Law Group
Chairperson
Debra Cruz
Office of the Cook County Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender
Vice Chairperson,
Programs
Luis Diaz-Perez
Exelon/Com Ed Sr. Manager, State Government Affairs
Director
James Ramos
Office of the City Treasurer, Managing Deputy Treasurer
Director
All meetings of the ASPIRA Board of Directors are held at 6:30 PM at ASPIRA Business and Finance High School, 2989 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60618. Meeting Notices and Agendas will be posted at all ASPIRA locations and website no later than 48 hours prior to the meetings.
Aspira Board of Directors Meetings SY 2025-2026
June 25, 2025
December 1, 2025
February 2, 2026
April 6, 2026
June 22, 2026
ASPIRA is committed to fostering community engagement and to hear from members of the community. To further this commitment we welcome public comment at each Board of Directors meeting.
Please follow the public comment guidelines outlined below (A detailed policy is at the bottom in a PDF format)
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