Antonia Gámez
About Antonia Gámez
Antonia Gámez serves as the Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator at the Greater Chicago Food Depository and has extensive experience in social services, including roles at Solutions for Care and Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Antonia Gámez has served as the Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2019. In this role, she focuses on connecting individuals and families with essential public benefits, ensuring access to necessary resources. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of alleviating hunger and promoting food security in the Chicago area.
Experience at Solutions for Care
Antonia Gámez has been employed at Solutions for Care since 2018 as an Aging and Disability Resource Specialist. In this position, she assists clients in navigating resources related to aging and disability services. She previously held the role of Community Engagement and Benefits Access Supervisor at the same organization for a brief period in 2019, where she focused on enhancing community engagement and access to benefits.
Previous Role at Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
From 2015 to 2018, Antonia Gámez worked at the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council as a Latino Liaison for social services. In this capacity, she provided support and resources to the Latino senior community, facilitating access to various social services and programs tailored to their needs.
Education and Training
Antonia Gámez has pursued education at multiple institutions. She studied at Laredo Junior College from 1976 to 1978 for two years. Later, she attended Arturo Velazquez Technical Institute for one year from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she studied at St. Augustine College for one year from 2014 to 2015. This diverse educational background supports her work in public benefits and community outreach.