El Centro's Hours of Operation
Spring 2021
El Centro will have an abbreviated remote working schedule to assist students.
- 8 a.m-5 p.m Monday through Friday
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
For more information, call (773) 442-4080/4086 or email elcentro@neiu.edu.
Contact Information
Address
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618
Phone
(773) 442-4080
University of Illinois at Chicago,
Policy Studies in Urban Education, Ph.D.
Northeastern Illinois University,
Higher Education and Leadership, M.A.
Northeastern Illinois University,
Sociology, B.A.
Currently, Maria Luna-Duarte, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Northeastern Illinois University El Centro. She states, "I have the privilege to be a key stakeholder in the development and implementation of El Centro programs and services."
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago , IL 60618
United States
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Park University
Community Development, M.A
Universidad La Salle del Bajio
Mass Media Communications, B.A.
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago , IL 60618
United States
11 a.m-7 p.m
Northeastern Illinois University,
Master in Business Administration, M.B.A.
Northeastern Illinois University,
Bachelor of Science in Finance, B.S.
Before becoming Coordinator, Mimi volunteered as a Math Peer Leader for Northeastern's Math Enrichment Workshop Program. During summers at El Centro, she creates interactive workshops for students enrolled in the Summer Bridge Program, focusing on team-building and college transition. She enjoys interviewing students, learning about their amazing accomplishments, and editing their success stories for the El Centro Newsletter.
ELC 132
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Northeastern Illinois University,
Graduate student in the Master of Higher Education Literacy, Leadership and Development
Northeastern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Sociology and English
Harold Washington College, Associate of Arts
Lizett is a first-generation college graduate and former Chicago Public Schools student. She has many years advocating for post-secondary education and guiding students through the many challenges they face when transiting to college. She wholeheartedly believes the wise words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States
Northeastern Illinois University,
Graduate student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
Northeastern Illinois University,
Psychology, B.S.
Denise is passionate about supporting students in achieving their goals in higher education. She has more than 10 years experience at NEIU, as a former advisor in Proyecto Pa'Lante, recruiter, and now Financial Aid Coordinator at El Centro. She believes that every person's story is valuable and unique, serving as a platform from which he/she can soar to new heights in pursuing a degree at NEIU.
ELC 132
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States
Northeastern Illinois University,
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
I oversee the El Centro administrative suite office. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids and baking.
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States
Northeastern Illinois University,
Master of Arts in History, M.A
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,
Master of Science in Library and Information Science, M.S.L.I.S.
Northeastern Illinois University,
Bachelor of the Arts in History, B.A
I oversee the El Centro Library and Learning Resource Center. In my free time, I enjoy cooking with my husband and hanging out with our dog.
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States
University of Montana, Bachelor of Science in Resource Conservation
I help oversee the El Centro Library and Learning Resource Center. I am a huge fan of outdoor education and late night diners.
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States