Senior Consultant
Luis Gonzales recently joined NPAG as a Senior Consultant. With a certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Luis brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit management and higher education administration. Luis’s proficiency encompasses a variety of crucial areas such as change management, creation of DEI policies, performance management, fostering employee engagement, training and development, and managing union relations.
Most recently Luis served as the Executive Director of Human Resources at One Million Degrees (OMD) overseeing all human capital work which included training staff, enhancing employee relations, administering compensation and benefits, and supporting organization development. During Luis’s tenure as the lead HR, he achieved remarkable growth for the organization. Under his guidance, the organization expanded significantly and doubled in size. His strategic leadership played a pivotal role in driving this impressive organizational growth. Prior to OMD, he worked in the Human Resources Department at Wilbur Wright College, before transitioning to the Office of Instruction where he served as the Director of Student Support Services.
Luis is deeply passionate about policies centered on affordable housing, higher education access, climate change, and immigration reform. His commitment to these issues is evident in his volunteer work across multiple nonprofits in Chicago and his service on the board of directors for MOSAIC Educational and Arts Program in Greenville, South Carolina.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Furman University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from DePaul University. Luis is a Chicago based ceramist, creating beautiful pottery that reflects his artistic sensibilities. He enjoys traveling domestically and internationally which allows him to explore diverse cultures and gain new perspectives.