Luz Maria Cortez

Luz Maria Cortez serves as the Community Assistance Program Manager at La Casa Norte since October 2020, where leadership and training of a five-member team have been instrumental in designing and delivering youth programs for Chicago's southwest side. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of initiatives aimed at supporting community members facing homelessness or housing instability. Previously, Luz Maria Cortez worked as an Executive Assistant at The Port Ministries from August 2018 to March 2019, managing financial duties such as bookkeeping and payroll while effectively maintaining donor and volunteer databases. Notably, Luz Maria Cortez played a key role in raising over $100K through the Fall Harvest of Hope Fundraiser. Educational background includes studies at DeVry University from 2009 to 2011.