Our Team

Founded in Chicago in 2021, Morales Consulting is a Latine and LGBTQ-owned and led firm recognized for its precision and the depth of its long-term client partnerships. We blend lived experience with technical knowledge across philanthropy, nonprofits, corporate, government & mission-driven organizations.

Alberto Morales

Founder & CEO

alberto@moralesconsultingllc.com

Alberto Morales is a strategic advisor to foundations, nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate social impact leaders seeking to align strategy, talent, and capital with measurable community impact. With expertise across philanthropic strategy and grantmaking, fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational capacity building, Alberto guides institutions in translating vision into sustainable results.

He has stewarded multimillion-dollar grant portfolios, designed equity-centered funding strategies, and led executive-level planning initiatives across education and community development systems. At the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, he supported the education portfolio and authored a racial equity disparities analysis that informed targeted investment on Chicago’s South Side. He also led professional sports partnerships with the Chicago Bulls, White Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Blackhawks, guiding the development and evaluation of grantmaking strategies.

Alberto’s experiences as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, first-generation college graduate, and son of Mexican immigrants are the reasons his north star points toward equity.

    • M.P.A., Brown University, selected commencement speaker

    • B.S., Georgetown University

    • Nuestro Futuro, Co-Chair

    • Albert Pick Jr. Fund, Executive Board Chair

    • Surge Institute Fellow

    • World Economic Forum Fellow

    • New Leaders Council Fellow

    • Hispanics in Philanthropy Fellow

    • Aspen Institute Fellow

  • Chicago Scholars
    "35 Under 35" Award, 2020

Julio Martinez

HR & Human Capital Consultant

julio@moralesconsultingllc.com

Julio Martinez is an HR and organizational strategy leader who partners with mission-driven institutions and socially responsible companies to build high-performing, inclusive workplace cultures. With expertise in talent strategy, change management, and organizational effectiveness, Julio guides leaders in aligning people systems with strategic priorities to drive measurable results.

Julio has over 13 years of progressive HR leadership. Most recently, at Eataly Chicago, Julio led enterprise-level change management and workforce strategy for a 250+ employee operation, while strengthening engagement, performance, and leadership alignment. His work integrated talent development, operational excellence, and culture transformation, ensuring that HR initiatives directly supported business outcomes.

Julio grounds his practice in evidence-based methodologies that optimize workforce performance, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience. He combines research-driven insight with practical implementation to deliver scalable, sustainable human capital solutions.

As a member of the neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ communities, Julio brings a deeply informed equity lens to his work. He champions inclusive leadership and leverages diverse talent to drive innovation, resilience, and long-term organizational success.

    • M.S., Baruch College, Industrial-Organizational Psychology

    • B.S., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

    • Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology, Member 

    • Multicultural Leadership Academy, Latino Policy Forum, Fellow

Sofía Victoria Torres

Project Manager

sofia@moralesconsultingllc.com

Sofía Victoria Torres is a highly skilled bilingual project manager with five years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in high-pressure, global environments. Sofía graduated with a focus on public relations and communications, while specializing in human resources management. She has advanced her professional experience with a year in the consulting sector. She is recognized for her precision in bookkeeping, project management, and optimizing executive workflows. Sofía also has a proven track record in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex administrative operations, and handling highly confidential information with absolute discretion.

    • B.A., Universidad Francisco Gavidia

    • Universidad Francisco Gavidia Alumni Network, Member