Assistant Director of Credential Programs About Mauricio Villacres Mauricio Villacres is the Assistant Director of Credential Programs at Harris. He manages the non-degree-seeking programs and oversees the programs' life-cycle of marketing and recruitment strategy, enrollment and matriculation, day-to-day operations, and program evaluation. Mauricio previously interned for Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Senator Marco Rubio. He also completed a fellowship for the Indiana State Legislature, where he focused on Hispanic issues and outreach to the Republican majority. His latest work came at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, where he was the Programs and Strategic Partnerships Manager. During his time at the organization, he oversaw all internships and programs, which led to more opportunities for Hispanic and people of color students in the professional development space. He also made sure that Hispanic issues were highlighted at the Federal level. Mauricio holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Purdue University NW in Indiana. During his 3-1/2 years at the University, he also competed on the tennis team at the NCAA level. Contact Information Room 1009-09 mvillacres@uchicago.edu Recent News More news Student Profile: Namuka Ishii, MPP Class of 2024 Thu., May 02, 2024 Student Profile: Carrie Collins, MPP Class of 2024 Tue., April 30, 2024 Alumni Profile: Eloísa Ávila-Uribe, MACRM’23 Fri., April 26, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program (DPSS): Deep-Dive Conversation with Jose Macias and Alexandra Sobczynski Mon., May 06, 2024 | 7:30 PM International Policy Action Lab Mini Class with Austin Wright Tue., May 07, 2024 | 6:00 AM Driving Policy Innovation in the Social Sector in India: Lunch Conversation with Luis Miranda Tue., May 07, 2024 | 12:30 PM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center), Room 2112 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States