“Since I was a teenager I had the pleasure of working with Alex in many different capacities. Alex was the Executive Director at the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council where I was a youth leader. As a youth leader Alex always pushed me to exceed far beyond what I thought my capabilities were. He challenged me to stand up for what I believed in and helped me become a strong leader in the community. With Alex’s guidance and support I was able to grow as a leader more than I thought ever possible.”

– Lisa Rodriguez, Chicago