Angel Rubi Navarijo
Vice President & Youth Commissioner
North Side
Angel Rubi Navarijo was born in Guatemala City and raised in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. A proud DREAMer, Angel's public service career is deeply shaped by his working-class, immigrant background. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago in May 2023 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Global Studies, Angel worked across various levels of government, serving 6 Illinois elected officials and advocating on political and issue-based campaigns.
Angel’s public service began early, serving as Student Body President at Arrupe College and as Youth Commissioner for the Office of the Mayor. In May 2022, he was selected as a Congressional Intern through the premier Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a program that places him among the top Latine leaders in the country.
After college, Angel transitioned from Communications and Constituent Service Coordinator in the 40th Ward to Director of Neighborhood Services for the 48th Ward under Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of the Chicago City Council. In this role, he oversees constituent inquiries, day-to-day city operations, coordinates city services with various city departments/agencies, and advises on neighborhood issues to improve the community’s quality of life.
Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson on May 14th and confirmed by majority vote by the Chicago City Council on Sept 18th 2024, Angel now serves as a Commissioner on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA), where he helps shape policies aimed at police reform, transparency, and public safety in Chicago. The CCPSA serves as the first civilian oversight body of its kind to oversee the second largest police department in the country as well as COPA and the Chicago Police Board.
Beyond his governmental roles, Angel is deeply involved in Chicago's nonprofit and economic development sectors. He served on the board of directors for Serving People with a Mission, where he chaired the Development Committee, focusing on sponsorships/fundraising development for SPM. Additionally, Angel actively engages with Chicago's economic development ecosystem, collaborating with organizations and stakeholders to drive inclusive economic opportunity across the city.
Angel also holds the position of President of the CHCI Alumni Association Chicago Chapter, one of the largest and most active chapters in the country. In this role, he leads a network of accomplished Latine leaders who have completed CHCI programs, fostering mentorship, professional development, and civic engagement within the community.
