Awilda Gonzalez

Awilda González is a dynamic workforce development professional with extensive experience across WIOA programs, mental health, education, and workforce initiatives for both adult and youth populations. As the Director of Chicagoland WIOA and Veterans Forward Programs at National Able Network, she oversees multiple American Job Centers and delegate agencies, ensuring high-quality service delivery while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Awilda holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership from Concordia University Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from North Park University. With a strong commitment to professional growth, she has a proven track record of helping job seekers, employers, and community partners thrive. Her expertise spans managing complex funding sources, training workforce personnel, optimizing client service processes, and leading high-performing teams to drive program success, audit compliance, and budget efficiency.

Dedicated to community-driven initiatives, Awilda has played a pivotal role in developing programs that uplift marginalized populations and foster collaborative partnerships. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of workforce leaders, she actively shares her knowledge through workshops, coaching, and public speaking engagements.
Beyond her professional career, Awilda is a published writer and content creator, with work featured in various publications.