Proud mother, fierce advocate.
Eva Villalobos was born in Mexico and was brought to the U.S. at two years old. Before settling in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, she and her family lived in Back of the Yards, where she attended Hamline School from kindergarten through third grade. Unfortunately, due to limited classroom space and safety concerns, Eva had to attend multiple schools outside her neighborhood until she graduated from Hope College Prep Academy in Englewood.
During her high school years at Curie, Eva was active in extracurricular activities including in school clubs and multiple Honor Society organizations. As an Art Major, she received awards for various art pieces. She was also part of the folkloric dance club, which participated in a special event that allowed them to travel and share the Latino dance culture with other communities. During her high school period, she held a part-time job and volunteered in her church, serving as a CCD teacher and reader at Sunday masses. She also participated in the American Cancer Society, where she helped fundraise for the cause in the Clearing neighborhood.
Eva earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and an Associate in Applied Science with a focus on Management from Robert Morris University. She worked at Urban Innovations as an Accounting Coordinator for six years and then at an international real estate firm before deciding to focus on her health and family.
