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Program Accomplishments
Gutiérrez implements programming for youth and volunteers/leaders in the City of Chicago and suburbia, targeting middle and high school students. Her programs encourage career exploration, one-on-one coaching, mentoring, and family engagement sessions, which parents have attended well.
Some of the outcomes of Gutierrez's programs include efforts that align with the impacts outlined within Extension's logic models, which have increased awareness of the post-secondary needs of students as they prepare themselves to enter the workforce. (4-h Thrive Model??)
Some of the outcomes of Gutierrez's programs include efforts that align with the impacts outlined within Extension's logic models, which have increased awareness of the post-secondary needs of students as they prepare themselves to enter the workforce. (4-h Thrive Model??)
The Impact of Juntos 4-H in Cook County
Gutierrezplayed a significant role in Juntos 4-H, reaching # of youth as direct contacts with its first graduation cohort that began in 2019 and successfully graduated in May 2023. Parents and youth testimonials attest to the success of gained knowledge…(Report pending)
Gutierrezplayed a significant role in Juntos 4-H, reaching # of youth as direct contacts with its first graduation cohort that began in 2019 and successfully graduated in May 2023. Parents and youth testimonials attest to the success of gained knowledge…(Report pending)
- 86% reported that Juntos helped them feel confident that they would graduate from high school
- 71.6% reported Juntos encouraged them to plan for their future
- 75% of students said Juntos is a place where they feel safe
- 60% of students reported Juntos helped them feel like a leader
TESTIMONIALS
Professional Competencies
While other aspects have influenced Gutierrez's personal development objectives, Gutierez aspires to close the gender gap in the STEM workforce by creating innovative and creative solutions that can help improve the lives of Latino youth. For this reason, she has been highly engaged in learning opportunities designed to enhance her teaching of educational technology and STEM careers.
Gutierrez's professional development plan included becoming a certified Real Colors facilitator, particularly in Spanish...
Topics for which Gutiérrez has sought professional development opportunities for her current role:
Gutierrez's professional development plan included becoming a certified Real Colors facilitator, particularly in Spanish...
Topics for which Gutiérrez has sought professional development opportunities for her current role:
- Volunteer Management Course, University of Minnesota Extension, 2022
- Latino Youth Development Online Course, University of California, 2023
- Cambio de Colores Conference, University of Missouri, 2022
Organizational Leadership and Development
Unit 6, Westchester Office - Co-Chairperson
As of 2023, Gutiérrez has served as office Co-Chairperson. In this leadership role Gutiérrez is responsible for establishing the meeting agenda, conducting meeting,
Gutierrez’s partnership with X, Y,Z, and other schools in the city and suburbs allows her to reach a diverse population abreast of the University of Illinois Extension.
SCHOLARSHIP
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