{"id":25173,"date":"2020-06-03T17:19:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T22:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lvcf.wpengine.com\/?page_id=25173"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:56:44","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/es\/about-us\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuestro equipo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Acerca de<\/h5><h1>Nuestro equipo<\/h1>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/KimClosec-square.jpg\" alt=\"KimClosec\" title=\"KimClosec\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/900;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Kim Close<\/h4>Executive   Director \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:kim@lvcfchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kim-close-39107048\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Kim Close<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Kim Close, directora ejecutiva, forma parte de la Fundaci\u00f3n de Little Village desde su creaci\u00f3n en 2018 y se encarg\u00f3 de ampliar la capacidad program\u00e1tica de la Incubadora Xquina. Durante su gesti\u00f3n, ha incrementado los recursos y las oportunidades disponibles para las peque\u00f1as empresas de Little Village.<\/p>\n<p>Kim emplea un enfoque hol\u00edstico en su b\u00fasqueda del desarrollo econ\u00f3mico como medio para lograr una mayor equidad. Este enfoque combina inversi\u00f3n directa en la comunidad a trav\u00e9s de la implementaci\u00f3n de programas educativos dise\u00f1ados para crear impacto econ\u00f3mico en La Villita.<\/p>\n<p>Kim holds a degree in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from Austin College. Prior to her work in Little Village, she owned a small business for ten years &#8211; an experience that taught her the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Diego-Murillo-FLV-scaled-square.jpg\" alt=\"Diego Murillo FLV\" title=\"Diego Murillo FLV\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1200;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Diego Murillo<\/h4>Chief of   Staff\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:diego@flvchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dimuri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Diego Murillo<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Diego Murillo, jefe de gabinete, desempe\u00f1a un papel fundamental para garantizar el buen funcionamiento de la organizaci\u00f3n y su alineaci\u00f3n con los objetivos estrat\u00e9gicos. Su cargo implica supervisar las operaciones diarias, gestionar al personal y coordinar entre los distintos departamentos para agilizar la comunicaci\u00f3n y fomentar la colaboraci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Diego ayuda a dise\u00f1ar y ejecutar iniciativas que impulsan el crecimiento econ\u00f3mico y el empoderamiento de la comunidad, trabajando a menudo en estrecha colaboraci\u00f3n con las partes interesadas, asegur\u00e1ndose de que los programas y las pol\u00edticas aborden eficazmente las necesidades de los emprendedores locales y contribuyan a la sostenibilidad econ\u00f3mica a largo plazo.<\/p>\n<p>Diego se gradu\u00f3 de la Escuela de Arte y Dise\u00f1o de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago con una Licenciatura en Bellas Artes con especializaci\u00f3n en Artes Pl\u00e1sticas.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/A5CEAAE2-E97B-426A-8C13-4E1B50105482-square.png\" alt=\"Xamanek Headshot\" title=\"A5CEAAE2-E97B-426A-8C13-4E1B50105482\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 801px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 801\/801;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Xamanek Carrasco Ch\u00e1vez<\/h4>Director del programa\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:xamanek@flvchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xamanekcarrasco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Xamanek Carrasco<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Xamanek Carrasco, director del programa, siente una gran pasi\u00f3n por ayudar a las personas y a las empresas a desarrollar todo su potencial, al tiempo que contribuyen al desarrollo econ\u00f3mico sostenible.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong background in global marketing and extensive experience in emerging economies, Xamanek brings decades of leadership in the medical device industry. In recent years, her focus has centered on collaborating with small businesses through customized support in marketing, business planning, and strategic growth-key drivers of economic resilience and job creation in underserved communities.<\/p>\n<p>Ella valora el poder de la colaboraci\u00f3n, creyendo que los resultados significativos y escalables solo son posibles a trav\u00e9s de un s\u00f3lido trabajo en equipo.<\/p>\n<p>Xamanek holds a Marketing degree and an MBA from ITESM-Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. Outside of work, she has a strong appreciation for graphic arts, enjoys reading historical fiction, and finds clarity and balance through long walks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Janet-Lagunas_updated_HS-1024x926-square.jpg\" alt=\"Janet Lagunas updated HS\" title=\"Janet Lagunas actualiz\u00f3 HS\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 926px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 926\/926;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Janet Lagunas<\/h4>Program  Manager\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:janet@flvchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/janetlagunas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Janet Lagunas<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Through her work as the Juntos Program Manager at the Foundation, Janet\u00a0supports local entrepreneurs and small business owners by helping them launch a new business and providing the resources they need to thrive. Her work as Program Manager aligns with her vision of being a community leader and her commitment to creating opportunities that lead to long-term success for the Latinx community.<\/p>\n<p>Janet&#8217;s unwavering passion for data drives her to spearhead the Fund for Equitable Business Growth grant, where her leadership and expertise empower innovative solutions and impactful outcomes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/IMG_3025-1-1024x684-square.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_3025 (1)\" title=\"IMG_3025 (1)\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 684px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 684\/684;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Isabel Osorio<\/h4>BusinessAdvisor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:Isabel@flvchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/isabel-osorio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Isabel Osorio<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Isabel Osorio es asesora de negocios con experiencia en negocios internacionales y un MBA con especializaci\u00f3n en gesti\u00f3n de proyectos. Cuenta con m\u00e1s de 10 a\u00f1os de experiencia apoyando a emprendedores en estrategia, marketing y planificaci\u00f3n operativa.<\/p>\nAs a Latina entrepreneur and business owner in the United States, she has firsthand experience navigating the challenges faced by immigrant and Latino small business owners.\u00a0\nAs a coach, instructor, and consultant, Isabel has worked closely with entrepreneurs helping them define clear goals, strengthen their business structure, and make informed decisions for sustainable growth. Isabel is committed to providing practical, culturally relevant support that drives long-term impact within their communities.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/GREG_FLV-1-scaled-square.jpg\" alt=\"GREG FLV\" title=\"GREG FLV\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1193px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1193\/1193;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Greg Guti\u00e9rrez<\/h4>Juntos  Program Instructor \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:greg@flvchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/the-greg-gutierrez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Greg Guti\u00e9rrez<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Greg Guti\u00e9rrez, instructor del programa Juntos, es el instructor principal de nuestro programa de formaci\u00f3n presencial de varias semanas. Impulsado por el deseo de ayudar a los dem\u00e1s, Greg ense\u00f1a a trav\u00e9s de sus propias experiencias como empresario y busca inspirar a otros con su historia de superaci\u00f3n personal. Esta motivaci\u00f3n lo llev\u00f3 a la Fundaci\u00f3n y le brinda la oportunidad de generar un impacto positivo en la comunidad.<\/p>\n<p>In 2004, Greg moved to Illinois to pursue his MBA at the University of Western Illinois, shortly after obtaining his bachelor&#8217;s degree in marketing and management at Universidad Pan Americana in Jalisco, Mexico.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Ramiro-Headshot--square.jpg\" alt=\"Ramiro Headshot\" title=\"Foto de la cabeza de Ramiro\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 585px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 585\/585;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Ramiro J. Atristain-Carri\u00f3n<\/h4>Instructor de educaci\u00f3n financiera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:ratristain@atristainadvisors.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ramiro-atristain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Ramiro J. Atristain-Carri\u00f3n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Ramiro J. Atristain-Carri\u00f3n, instructor de educaci\u00f3n financiera, imparte los cursos presenciales de varias semanas de duraci\u00f3n de Juntos Avanzamos, centrados en temas financieros. Ramiro aprovecha su experiencia para apoyar a emprendedores, due\u00f1os de negocios y organizaciones en la optimizaci\u00f3n de sus finanzas, la formaci\u00f3n de equipos eficaces y el logro de objetivos a largo plazo. Su orientaci\u00f3n ayuda a los futuros l\u00edderes empresariales a desenvolverse en el complejo mundo financiero y a crear estrategias sostenibles.<\/p>\n<p>Ramiro serves as the Managing Director of Atristain Advisors, LLC, is the Executive In Residence and Adjunct Professor of Finance at Dominican University&#8217;s Brennan School of Business, and is a published author of financial wellness resources. With an MBA in Finance, BA in Economics and numerous certifications, including Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC), he combines financial expertise with coaching to empower individuals and organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flvchicago.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/IMG_5443-1-scaled-square.jpeg\" alt=\"Gaston\" title=\"IMG_5443 (1)\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1200;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t<h4>Gast\u00f3n Linan<\/h4>Access to Capital Specialist\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:Gaston@@flvchicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3>Gast\u00f3n Linan<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Gaston Linan, especialista en acceso a capital, asesora a propietarios de peque\u00f1as empresas dentro de nuestro programa de Recursos Financieros Empresariales, gui\u00e1ndolos hacia oportunidades de capital y sostenibilidad financiera. Gaston es un profesional experimentado en servicios financieros con m\u00e1s de 25 a\u00f1os de experiencia en banca minorista. Especializado en brindar soluciones financieras personalizadas a propietarios de peque\u00f1as empresas, ha desarrollado un profundo conocimiento de los desaf\u00edos y oportunidades \u00fanicos que enfrentan los emprendedores.<\/p>\n<p>A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, Gaston se ha labrado una reputaci\u00f3n por ofrecer asesoramiento personalizado y eficaz, as\u00ed como apoyo estrat\u00e9gico para ayudar a las peque\u00f1as empresas a gestionar sus necesidades financieras, desde la obtenci\u00f3n de financiaci\u00f3n hasta la optimizaci\u00f3n del flujo de caja y la gesti\u00f3n de riesgos. Su amplia experiencia, junto con su compromiso con el \u00e9xito de sus clientes, lo ha convertido en un socio de confianza para innumerables peque\u00f1as empresas.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"  data-modal=  \"role=\"button\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<h3>Carreras profesionales<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>La Fundaci\u00f3n de Little Village ofrece igualdad de oportunidades laborales a todas las personas cualificadas, independientemente de su raza, etnia, identidad de g\u00e9nero, orientaci\u00f3n sexual, origen nacional, lengua materna, religi\u00f3n, edad, discapacidad o cualquier otra caracter\u00edstica protegida por la ley. Sin importar su condici\u00f3n protegida, la Fundaci\u00f3n de Little Village se compromete a brindar servicios de calidad a las personas de nuestra comunidad y a mantener un entorno laboral seguro y respetuoso para sus empleados.<\/p>\n<p>La Fundaci\u00f3n ofrece una remuneraci\u00f3n competitiva y un generoso paquete de beneficios que incluye vacaciones pagadas, tiempo libre remunerado, d\u00edas por enfermedad, seguro m\u00e9dico y otros beneficios.<\/p>\n<p>En este momento, la Fundaci\u00f3n no tiene vacantes disponibles. Consulte nuestras redes sociales para obtener la informaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s actualizada, ya que publicamos las ofertas de empleo principalmente en ellas.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Our Team Kim Close Executive Director Kim Close Kim Close, Executive Director, has been with the Foundation of Little Village since it was established in 2018 and was charged with expanding programmatic capacity for the Xquina Incubator. 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