Dr. Angel L. Velez
Member
District 9A
Angel L. Velez, Ph.D., is a highly respected consultant and strategist with 13 years of experience advancing equitable access and opportunities in education, corporate settings, and local communities. He draws on his personal experiences, academic background, and professional expertise to passionately advocate for social and economic inclusion.
Dr. Velez approaches social and economic justice unapologetically, shaped by his upbringing as a low-income Black and Latino individual in Puerto Rico and Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a focus on the History of Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, he earned a master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies from Northeastern Illinois University, as well as an associate degree from Wilbur Wright College, part of the City Colleges of Chicago.
A proud alumnus of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, a Chicago Public School, Dr. Velez is also the parent of a current CPS student. He lives in West Englewood with his wife and son, where he actively supports organizations focused on creating opportunities for Black and Latino youth through sports.
