Village Trustee Maria A. Zarate

Trustee Zarate has been a resident Since 1993 and was elected to her first term as Trustee in April 2013. She currently serves on the Village's Finance Committee and Public Services Committee. She has been Married for 28 years to Terrence Sr.and has three sons: Anthony, Terrence Jr., and Stephen.

EDUCATION

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Graduate, St. Procopius High School

COMMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

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• Member: Heart Haven Outreach Board
• Former Member: Village's Civic &Cultural Affairs Commission
• Community Service Council

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Former Chief of Staff of State Representative Cynthia Soto of Chicago's 4th District in which I managed two District offices taking care of the constituents inquires and issues. Some examples of this work include

• resolving child support issues
• resolving Drivers License issues at the Department of the Secretary of State
• inmate transfer inquires with the Department of Corrections.