Board Report August 2025

MARCO ANTONIO CHAGOYA BALAM PSYCHOLOGIST

Phone: 765-350-4897 Email: Address: 601 Elmer St. Pontiac, IL.

chagoya2089@gmail.com

PROFILE

Psychologist interested in being able to create a support network for the Hispanic Community that can provide professional help with whom to can feel identified. He has always had experiences in different areas such as going on Missions with the church or for example, on September 2017 had an earthquake in México, so he and other psychologist traveled as volunteers to support crisis intervention in different communities, all this only as a reference that he is always willing to change and adapt to needs. He would be more than happy to be able to create an impact in the community and provide them with tools to have optimal development. He has experience in counseling services, facilitating support groups, preparing and application of small talks and workshops, teaching, and working with adolescents and adults. As a child, he considered the Priesthood, so during his High School stage, he was in a vocational discernment process in the Seminary for 3 years, currently he is serving in Authentic Church in Pontiac. His Master's Degree included a specialty in new technologies applied to education. He is dynamic, knows how to listen, is able to work in a team, is responsible, and is open to change and growth.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Education

2015

México

Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo (UNID), Campus Yucatán.

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

2011

México

Centro de Estudios Superiores "Justo Sierra O'Reilly", Campus Yucatán.

EXPERIENCE

Counselor (2023-Current) Safe Journeys, Livingston County/LaSalle County.

Providing counseling services to survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual assault. Serving children, adolescents, and adults, English or Spanish speakers. One of the most rewarding jobs, seeing the clients' progress is one of the best feelings. Nothing like helping people to reach their best version. Hispanic Fatherhood Group Facilitator (2023-Current) Brightpoint, McLean County. Leading and providing resources to the Hispanic dads. Committing to creating a safe space for men to engage, connect, and grow.