Rodolfo Medina

Strategic financial leader and nonprofit executive dedicated to enhancing educational access for first-generation and working-class students. Successfully secured significant financial investments, including a $10 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, while spearheading economic mobility initiatives that benefit underserved communities. With over 15 years of board leadership experience, adept in fundraising, financial restructuring, and program expansion to support students overcoming systemic barriers.

• Led a capital campaign for a homeless shelter expansion, securing funding for additional facilities.
• Developed donor engagement strategies and board fundraising policies for nonprofit boards.
• Partnered with corporate and philanthropic institutions to secure funding and financial resources for mission-driven initiatives.

• Who’s Who in the Latino Sector – Negocios Now (Nonprofit & Finance Categories)
• Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 (2013)
• Negocios Now 40 Under 40 Latino Leaders (2015)
• Annie E. Casey Foundation CDFI Leadership Fellow (2015)

Available upon request.

• Led governance strategy for St. Augustine College’s transition under Lewis University, focusing on academic programming and community impact.
• Search Committee Member for St. Augustine College President (2018) – Provided input on institutional leadership selection.
• Developed financial education initiatives in collaboration with higher education institutions, including partnerships with the University of Chicago on economic justice programs.
• Advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment initiatives benefiting students and working professionals in underserved communities.

Treasurer, ICDI, Oversight of financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal responsibility., Advisory Board Member, St. Augustine College, Supports institutional transition and program development., Advisory Board Member, TRP Funding LLC, Advises on funding strategy for community initiatives., Advisory Board Member, Catholic Charities Chicago S.W., Supports governance and community outreach efforts., San Jose Obrero Mission Board of Directors, Vice Chair and Chair, Led capital campaign and shelter expansion., Rauner YMCA, Board Member, 01/01/09, 01/01/16, Supported financial development and youth programs.

• “Who’s Who in the Latino Sector” Nonprofit & Finance Categories – Negocios Now (2022 and 2024)
• Crain’s Chicago Business “40 Under 40” (2013)
• Negocios Now “40 Under 40 Latino Leaders” (2015)
• Annie E. Casey Foundation CDFI Leadership Fellow (2015)

Current Board Memberships

• Treasurer, ICDI (2099 – Present) – Oversight of financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal responsibility.
• Advisory Board Member, St. Augustine College (2016 – Present) – Supports institutional transition and program development.
• Advisory Board Member, TRP Funding LLC (2019 – Present) – Advises on funding strategy for community initiatives.
• Advisory Board Member, Catholic Charities Chicago S.W. (2016 – Present) – Supports governance and community outreach efforts.

Past Board Leadership

• San Jose Obrero Mission Board of Directors (2010 – 2019) – Served as Vice Chair and Chair; led capital campaign and shelter expansion.
• Rauner YMCA Board Member (2009 – 2016) – Supported financial development and youth programs.