Human Resources Director, Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Clarisa López-Ramos serves as the Human Resources Director at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC), where she fosters an inclusive and mission-driven workplace that empowers staff to serve the community with purpose and integrity. With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration focused on Human Resources and an MBA in Global Management, Clarisa brings a strong foundation in organizational development and workforce management, refined through eight years in Puerto Rico’s governmental sector in San Juan.
Since joining the PRCC in 2022, Clarisa has aligned her professional expertise with her deep commitment to community engagement and social transformation. At the PRCC, she advances a workplace culture grounded in the Center’s core philosophy of self-determination, self-actualization, and collective empowerment. Through her leadership, the PRCC continues to strengthen its role as a model of cultural resilience and community-based development for Puerto Rican and Latino communities in Chicago and beyond.
