About

Anthony, Commissioner

Commissioner Anthony Quezada was elected to represent the 8th District of Cook County in November 2022. The proud son of immigrant parents, Commissioner Quezada was raised in Logan Square and has lived in the 8th District for over 20 years. Commissioner Quezada is a community organizer and he ran for office to fight for the rights of the working class and to ensure that people in the 8th District have access to affordable housing, a clean and safe environment, and the resources that they deserve.

Kristen, Chief of Staff

Kristen has lived in Logan Square for 16 years and is excited to use the skills she has built as a college counselor, political organizer, and mutual aid volunteer to work for the 8th District office. Kristen enjoys being able to connect folks with resources that will make an impact on their lives, and she is passionate about fighting structural inequities. Outside of work, she loves riding her bike, reading, and hanging out with her cats.

Mateo, Policy Director

Mateo immigrated from Colombia to Chicago when he was six years old with his parents. He grew up in Berwyn and the western suburbs, where his passion for ending poverty and oppression began. Mateo worked in immigrant community organizing and programming for over five years before joining the 8th District office. He enjoys learning about topics he is not normally exposed to, and he keeps a bust of Michelangelo’s David as a reminder that no matter how large our problems are, we will overcome them.

Cesareo, Community Outreach Director

Cesareo was raised in Irving Park and grew up appreciating the important work government workers do. His grandfather worked as a streets and sanitation garbage truck driver, and his mother was an educator in CPS.

As an active community organizer, Cesareo deeply loves building up our community’s ability to support one another and fight for a brighter and better future for all.

Bryan, County Services Advocate

Bryan was drawn to join the 8th District team because he wanted to help the community in which he lives. What he enjoys most about working for the office is meeting residents and hearing their stories. When Bryan is not working, he enjoys exploring new neighborhoods and searching for his new favorite restaurant.