Carmen Carrizales
About Carmen Carrizales
Carmen Carrizales is a Manager at Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she has worked since 2018. She has held various roles in finance, operations, and health initiatives across several organizations in Chicago.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Carmen Carrizales has been employed at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2018. Initially serving as the Partner Services Coordinator, she transitioned to the role of Manager, Agency Enabled in 2021. In her current position, she oversees various initiatives aimed at enhancing agency partnerships and improving service delivery to community organizations. Her work focuses on ensuring that the food depository effectively meets the needs of its partners and the communities they serve.
Previous Experience at The Cara Program
Carmen Carrizales worked as a Finance and Operations intern at The Cara Program from 2007 to 2008. During her year-long internship in Chicago, she gained valuable experience in financial management and operational support within a nonprofit organization. This role provided her with foundational skills that contributed to her future career in organizational management.
Experience at Northstone Inc.
From 2014 to 2018, Carmen Carrizales served as the Executive Assistant Office Manager at Northstone Inc. in Chicago. In this role, she was responsible for managing office operations and providing administrative support to executives. Her experience at Northstone Inc. further developed her organizational and managerial skills, which she has applied in her subsequent positions.
Role at American Cancer Society
Carmen Carrizales worked at the American Cancer Society from 2008 to 2012, focusing on health initiatives. During her four years in the Greater Chicago Area, she contributed to programs aimed at promoting health awareness and supporting cancer prevention efforts. This experience enhanced her understanding of health-related challenges and community outreach.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Carrizales completed her high school education at St. Ignatius College Prep from 1999 to 2003. She then attended Augustana College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, as well as Political Science, from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both business and public policy, which informs her professional endeavors.