| Arabel Alva Rosales |
Arabel Alva Rosales is an entrepreneur that has been described in Chicago Magazine as a
“Renaissance Woman” because of her ability to discuss concerns on Wall Street, global issues
and what is happening in our communities. She is also recognized for having a critical eye for art
and fashion. She is known for genuinely loving her life and not being afraid of bringing together
highly skilled teams that use innovative methods and technology to achieve what others deem
impossible. Her life is a great representation of the American success story. With her parents
being of Mexican descent, they instilled being bilingual/bicultural with a strong work ethic. She is
a well respected business leader and is known for having acumen for creating successful
businesses for herself and others.
As the President and CEO of AAR & Assocs., Ltd., (AAR), a corporation with more than a decade
under its belt, she oversees a company that utilizes technology to transform both private and
public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. AAR is a full breadth technology firm.
Its specialties include developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software management
tools and the management and installation of hardware for their Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
partners, Dell Computers and Scholastic Books, at all CPS locations. In 2009, AAR received the
2009 MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) of the Year Award from Chicago Public Schools. AAR’s
motto is “Managing the Best via Technology” and included amongst those client partners have
been Com Ed, Dell Computers, Scholastic Books, LATA, Infor, World Wide, Inc., and several City of
Chicago Departments including Office of Emergency Management Services, Department of
Purchasing, Bureau of Information Services and Chicago Public Schools.
Arabel is also co-owner and Co-Executive Producer of Latino Fashion Week, the only full week
dedicated to Latino Fashion in the country. “This endeavor has allowed me to use my business
acumen, my wide variety of contacts, and my creative side to its fullest,” says Arabel. For more
information, visit www.LatinoFashionWk.com. Recently, LFW and Display Chicago founded Star
Modeling, a business that offers modeling, etiquette, self-esteem, photo and styling training for
teens and sophisticates. Arabel is an owner, as well as the Self-esteem and Public Speaking
instructor.
Arabel Alva Rosales has had a wide breadth of experience in state and national government: as a
former Senior Policy Advisor to Illinois Governor Edgar and the only woman to serve as Director of
the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and as Commissioner of the Illinois Human Rights
Commission.
Arabel serves as Chairperson on the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) Board. She is
also board member of the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), a member of The
Chicago Network, and other prominent organizations, and is an alumni of Leadership Greater
Chicago.
Arabel has been a recipient of over 30 national and local awards. Additionally, she has appeared
often in the media where she is quoted both as a business leader and a noteworthy expert in
issues that affect women, and issues within the Latino community. Some areas where she has
been featured include Latina Style Magazine, Dinero Magazine, Hoy Newspaper, the August, 2004
issue of Chicago Magazine “Latina Style”, as well as Chicago Tribune’s “Handling the Summer
with Poise”, and the front cover of Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine’s “Woman’s Hall of Fame”
edition. She has also appeared on 60 minutes, CNN, and U.S.A. Today.
However, her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of a dynamic, energetic and
knowledge-seeking fourteen year old daughter. “She keeps me priority focused”, says Arabel.
“We are always looking for opportunities to enjoy time together and learn new things”, says
Arabel. She and her daughter Alina became first degree Black Belts in Tae-kwon-do together, and
have recently taken up dance. “These are bonding experiences, and we also learn so much from
each other,” says Arabel.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Mundelein at Loyola University in Liberal Arts with a
major in Business Administration. In May of 2001, she obtained her J.D. from DePaul College of
Law, where she has been a recipient of the law school's leadership scholarship award and Mayor
Daley's Leadership scholarship. Currently, Arabel serves on the Dean’s Council for the DePaul
College of Law.
Arabel Alva Rosales is an entrepreneur that has been described in Chicago Magazine as a
“Renaissance Woman” because of her ability to discuss concerns on Wall Street, global issues
and what is happening in our communities. She is also recognized for having a critical eye for art
and fashion. She is known for genuinely loving her life and not being afraid of bringing together
highly skilled teams that use innovative methods and technology to achieve what others deem
impossible. Her life is a great representation of the American success story. With her parents
being of Mexican descent, they instilled being bilingual/bicultural with a strong work ethic. She is
a well respected business leader and is known for having acumen for creating successful
businesses for herself and others.
As the President and CEO of AAR & Assocs., Ltd., (AAR), a corporation with more than a decade
under its belt, she oversees a company that utilizes technology to transform both private and
public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. AAR is a full breadth technology firm.
Its specialties include developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software management
tools and the management and installation of hardware for their Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
partners, Dell Computers and Scholastic Books, at all CPS locations. In 2009, AAR received the
2009 MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) of the Year Award from Chicago Public Schools. AAR’s
motto is “Managing the Best via Technology” and included amongst those client partners have
been Com Ed, Dell Computers, Scholastic Books, LATA, Infor, World Wide, Inc., and several City of
Chicago Departments including Office of Emergency Management Services, Department of
Purchasing, Bureau of Information Services and Chicago Public Schools.
Arabel is also co-owner and Co-Executive Producer of Latino Fashion Week, the only full week
dedicated to Latino Fashion in the country. “This endeavor has allowed me to use my business
acumen, my wide variety of contacts, and my creative side to its fullest,” says Arabel. For more
information, visit www.LatinoFashionWk.com. Recently, LFW and Display Chicago founded Star
Modeling, a business that offers modeling, etiquette, self-esteem, photo and styling training for
teens and sophisticates. Arabel is an owner, as well as the Self-esteem and Public Speaking
instructor.
Arabel Alva Rosales has had a wide breadth of experience in state and national government: as a
former Senior Policy Advisor to Illinois Governor Edgar and the only woman to serve as Director of
the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and as Commissioner of the Illinois Human Rights
Commission.
Arabel serves as Chairperson on the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) Board. She is
also board member of the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), a member of The
Chicago Network, and other prominent organizations, and is an alumni of Leadership Greater
Chicago.
Arabel has been a recipient of over 30 national and local awards. Additionally, she has appeared
often in the media where she is quoted both as a business leader and a noteworthy expert in
issues that affect women, and issues within the Latino community. Some areas where she has
been featured include Latina Style Magazine, Dinero Magazine, Hoy Newspaper, the August, 2004
issue of Chicago Magazine “Latina Style”, as well as Chicago Tribune’s “Handling the Summer
with Poise”, and the front cover of Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine’s “Woman’s Hall of Fame”
edition. She has also appeared on 60 minutes, CNN, and U.S.A. Today.
However, her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of a dynamic, energetic and
knowledge-seeking fourteen year old daughter. “She keeps me priority focused”, says Arabel.
“We are always looking for opportunities to enjoy time together and learn new things”, says
Arabel. She and her daughter Alina became first degree Black Belts in Tae-kwon-do together, and
have recently taken up dance. “These are bonding experiences, and we also learn so much from
each other,” says Arabel.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Mundelein at Loyola University in Liberal Arts with a
major in Business Administration. In May of 2001, she obtained her J.D. from DePaul College of
Law, where she has been a recipient of the law school's leadership scholarship award and Mayor
Daley's Leadership scholarship. Currently, Arabel serves on the Dean’s Council for the DePaul
College of Law.c
“Renaissance Woman” because of her ability to discuss concerns on Wall Street, global issues
and what is happening in our communities. She is also recognized for having a critical eye for art
and fashion. She is known for genuinely loving her life and not being afraid of bringing together
highly skilled teams that use innovative methods and technology to achieve what others deem
impossible. Her life is a great representation of the American success story. With her parents
being of Mexican descent, they instilled being bilingual/bicultural with a strong work ethic. She is
a well respected business leader and is known for having acumen for creating successful
businesses for herself and others.
As the President and CEO of AAR & Assocs., Ltd., (AAR), a corporation with more than a decade
under its belt, she oversees a company that utilizes technology to transform both private and
public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. AAR is a full breadth technology firm.
Its specialties include developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software management
tools and the management and installation of hardware for their Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
partners, Dell Computers and Scholastic Books, at all CPS locations. In 2009, AAR received the
2009 MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) of the Year Award from Chicago Public Schools. AAR’s
motto is “Managing the Best via Technology” and included amongst those client partners have
been Com Ed, Dell Computers, Scholastic Books, LATA, Infor, World Wide, Inc., and several City of
Chicago Departments including Office of Emergency Management Services, Department of
Purchasing, Bureau of Information Services and Chicago Public Schools.
Arabel is also co-owner and Co-Executive Producer of Latino Fashion Week, the only full week
dedicated to Latino Fashion in the country. “This endeavor has allowed me to use my business
acumen, my wide variety of contacts, and my creative side to its fullest,” says Arabel. For more
information, visit www.LatinoFashionWk.com. Recently, LFW and Display Chicago founded Star
Modeling, a business that offers modeling, etiquette, self-esteem, photo and styling training for
teens and sophisticates. Arabel is an owner, as well as the Self-esteem and Public Speaking
instructor.
Arabel Alva Rosales has had a wide breadth of experience in state and national government: as a
former Senior Policy Advisor to Illinois Governor Edgar and the only woman to serve as Director of
the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and as Commissioner of the Illinois Human Rights
Commission.
Arabel serves as Chairperson on the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) Board. She is
also board member of the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), a member of The
Chicago Network, and other prominent organizations, and is an alumni of Leadership Greater
Chicago.
Arabel has been a recipient of over 30 national and local awards. Additionally, she has appeared
often in the media where she is quoted both as a business leader and a noteworthy expert in
issues that affect women, and issues within the Latino community. Some areas where she has
been featured include Latina Style Magazine, Dinero Magazine, Hoy Newspaper, the August, 2004
issue of Chicago Magazine “Latina Style”, as well as Chicago Tribune’s “Handling the Summer
with Poise”, and the front cover of Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine’s “Woman’s Hall of Fame”
edition. She has also appeared on 60 minutes, CNN, and U.S.A. Today.
However, her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of a dynamic, energetic and
knowledge-seeking fourteen year old daughter. “She keeps me priority focused”, says Arabel.
“We are always looking for opportunities to enjoy time together and learn new things”, says
Arabel. She and her daughter Alina became first degree Black Belts in Tae-kwon-do together, and
have recently taken up dance. “These are bonding experiences, and we also learn so much from
each other,” says Arabel.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Mundelein at Loyola University in Liberal Arts with a
major in Business Administration. In May of 2001, she obtained her J.D. from DePaul College of
Law, where she has been a recipient of the law school's leadership scholarship award and Mayor
Daley's Leadership scholarship. Currently, Arabel serves on the Dean’s Council for the DePaul
College of Law.
Arabel Alva Rosales is an entrepreneur that has been described in Chicago Magazine as a
“Renaissance Woman” because of her ability to discuss concerns on Wall Street, global issues
and what is happening in our communities. She is also recognized for having a critical eye for art
and fashion. She is known for genuinely loving her life and not being afraid of bringing together
highly skilled teams that use innovative methods and technology to achieve what others deem
impossible. Her life is a great representation of the American success story. With her parents
being of Mexican descent, they instilled being bilingual/bicultural with a strong work ethic. She is
a well respected business leader and is known for having acumen for creating successful
businesses for herself and others.
As the President and CEO of AAR & Assocs., Ltd., (AAR), a corporation with more than a decade
under its belt, she oversees a company that utilizes technology to transform both private and
public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. AAR is a full breadth technology firm.
Its specialties include developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software management
tools and the management and installation of hardware for their Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
partners, Dell Computers and Scholastic Books, at all CPS locations. In 2009, AAR received the
2009 MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) of the Year Award from Chicago Public Schools. AAR’s
motto is “Managing the Best via Technology” and included amongst those client partners have
been Com Ed, Dell Computers, Scholastic Books, LATA, Infor, World Wide, Inc., and several City of
Chicago Departments including Office of Emergency Management Services, Department of
Purchasing, Bureau of Information Services and Chicago Public Schools.
Arabel is also co-owner and Co-Executive Producer of Latino Fashion Week, the only full week
dedicated to Latino Fashion in the country. “This endeavor has allowed me to use my business
acumen, my wide variety of contacts, and my creative side to its fullest,” says Arabel. For more
information, visit www.LatinoFashionWk.com. Recently, LFW and Display Chicago founded Star
Modeling, a business that offers modeling, etiquette, self-esteem, photo and styling training for
teens and sophisticates. Arabel is an owner, as well as the Self-esteem and Public Speaking
instructor.
Arabel Alva Rosales has had a wide breadth of experience in state and national government: as a
former Senior Policy Advisor to Illinois Governor Edgar and the only woman to serve as Director of
the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and as Commissioner of the Illinois Human Rights
Commission.
Arabel serves as Chairperson on the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) Board. She is
also board member of the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), a member of The
Chicago Network, and other prominent organizations, and is an alumni of Leadership Greater
Chicago.
Arabel has been a recipient of over 30 national and local awards. Additionally, she has appeared
often in the media where she is quoted both as a business leader and a noteworthy expert in
issues that affect women, and issues within the Latino community. Some areas where she has
been featured include Latina Style Magazine, Dinero Magazine, Hoy Newspaper, the August, 2004
issue of Chicago Magazine “Latina Style”, as well as Chicago Tribune’s “Handling the Summer
with Poise”, and the front cover of Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine’s “Woman’s Hall of Fame”
edition. She has also appeared on 60 minutes, CNN, and U.S.A. Today.
However, her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of a dynamic, energetic and
knowledge-seeking fourteen year old daughter. “She keeps me priority focused”, says Arabel.
“We are always looking for opportunities to enjoy time together and learn new things”, says
Arabel. She and her daughter Alina became first degree Black Belts in Tae-kwon-do together, and
have recently taken up dance. “These are bonding experiences, and we also learn so much from
each other,” says Arabel.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Mundelein at Loyola University in Liberal Arts with a
major in Business Administration. In May of 2001, she obtained her J.D. from DePaul College of
Law, where she has been a recipient of the law school's leadership scholarship award and Mayor
Daley's Leadership scholarship. Currently, Arabel serves on the Dean’s Council for the DePaul
College of Law.c