Join us in shaping the future of the APA-IL's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for 2024! Your input is crucial in guiding our efforts towards professional development, networking, social events, and beyond.
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All are welcome to take the survey. Please reach out to Paula Freeze at admin@ilapa.org with any questions.
Meet the new DEI Chair!
The APA-IL would like to introduce Alicia M. Ruiz, the APA-IL's new Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Chairperson.
Alicia M. Ruiz, was born and raised in Little Village as the eldest of 5 children. She currently resides and works in Berwyn as the Principal Owner of AMR Real Estate. Alicia’s proudest accomplishment is being a single mom of 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. Alicia is passionate about her work as a Real Estate Consultant and believes affordable home ownership should be available for all families.
Alicia was elected as the first Latina Alderman in 2017 for the 6th Ward in the City of Berwyn, Illinois. She is currently a Graduate Candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago in Urban Planning and Policy.