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President
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
PresidentEvelyn Esparza-Gonzalez brings more than a decade of expertise in nonprofit administration to her role as executive director of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.
A native of Mexico, Esparza-Gonzalez immigrated to the United States at age 15, igniting her dedication to creating an inclusive space for the Latinx community in West Michigan. Through her leadership and a committed team, she strives to position the Hispanic Center as a trusted institution delivering tailored, high-quality services to meet community needs.
Her professional journey began in early childhood development, where she recognized the growing support needs of Latinx families. Her instrumental role in establishing the Strong Beginnings’ Familias Fuertes program at Family Futures underscored her commitment to community service. As the finance director at the Hispanic Center, Esparza-Gonzalez revamped and stabilized critical departments including accounting, HR, fund development and language services, establishing a strong operational foundation. Her expertise in budgeting, financial forecasting, reporting and cash flow management has bolstered the organization’s financial stability.
Esparza-Gonzalez holds a master’s degree in accountancy from Davenport University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and general business from Grand Valley State University. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is passionate about guiding and supporting the next generation in their educational and career pursuits.
She sits on the boards of Cherry Health, MI PODER and The Employers’ Association. She’s also active with the Calvin University Advisory Group, The Health Equity Council, Kent County 2050 Steering Committee, KConnect’s Community Engagement Workgroup and Latina Network.