As director of IT at the United Community Center in Milwaukee, Arturo Vazquez leads a team that supports more than 550 employees across the agency.
“Arturo brings a strategic understanding of how effective IT systems and the people who manage them directly impact organizational productivity and the ability to deliver on UCC’s mission,” said Laura Gutierrez, CEO of UCC.
Under his direction, UCC has worked to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure, implementing new network protections, multi-factor authentication and regular risk assessments to safeguard data and systems across its education, health and social service programs.
Vazquez also led the implementation of an internal IT training program to ensure all staff are trained on mitigating various cybersecurity challenges.
While he has been in his current position for a bit more than three years, Vazquez has been at the UCC help desk for almost 25.
“Arturo fosters a culture of accountability, excellence and clarity, ensuring his team not only resolves technical issues but proactively empowers staff with the tools and knowledge to succeed,” Gutierrez said.
