

Gladys is the beloved wife of the late Luis Garcia devoted mother of Ruben Rodriguez, and Rebecca Garcia and her husband Luis loving grandmother of Ruben, Jr. This memorial page is dedicated for family. GLADYS GONZALEZ JERSEY CITY Gladys Gonzalez (nee Rodri-guez), 66, formerly of Caguas, Puerto Rico, passed away Satur-day, January 14, 2012.

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Gladys has a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in International Business from the University of the Incarnate Word. She began her career at USAA where she worked for 19 years with her last role working in the Office of CEO Support. Prior to Catholic Charities, she held roles as a Talent Acquisition Manager and Operations Director for Career Transitions, an executive coaching organization. As Executive Director at Guadalupe Community Center, Gladys was instrumental in launching new programs to address emergency services, education, and self-sufficiency initiatives ensuring compliance with federal grants and local funding. Gladys was previously Vice President of Programs where she developed, implemented, and maintained operations as the organization established a new business model. Programs include family and children’s services, emergency assistance, self-sufficiency services, counseling, legal aid, refugee services, and safe shelter. Currently, Gladys is the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the vision and oversight over all programs serving the community. Gladys Gonzalez has been with the Catholic Charities family of agencies for almost five years, serving in various capacities at multiple sites to advance the mission, to increase capacity and sustainability, and to manage over 45 programs providing relief to those most vulnerable in our community.
