Meet the AMPT Team
ángela munguía (she/her/ella)
Executive Director
ángela munguía has a passion for social justice, racial equity and community development – specifically, for Black and Brown communities. The Pilsen native is the founding Executive Director of AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits, where she leads in redefining capacity building and ushering forward an antiracist framework for nonprofit management. Within her 4 year tenure, she has grown AMPT from a concept to a full robust team and programming that has supported hundreds of nonprofit organizations to date. Beyond AMPT, ángela served on the board of The Chicago Freedom School for 5 years and was Co-Chair of the board for 3 years. ángela loves travel, trying new restaurants and Chicago summers. She spends her personal time raising two free children, Hassan & Naima.
“I have an unwavering belief that when given space and opportunity, communities will thrive, and that has fueled my dedication to improving organizational programs and strategy for excellent service to the community,” says munguía.
“My vision for an equitable society along with my experience in transforming organizational culture has given me a holistic understanding of how to lead with a community-centered approach.”
Connect with ángela on LinkedIn
Ana Agarrat (she/her/hers)
Managing Director of Strategy
With fierce motivation to develop the financial sustainability and organizational capacity for nonprofits seeking to improve the lives of Black and Latine people in Chicago, Ana uses her creativity and candor to advocate for an equitable and inclusive society that is mindful the voices of those who have long been silenced.
As the Managing Director of Strategy, she believes that relationships are the catalysts for change and seeks to extend the bridging work of the intermediary role that AMPT plays in the nonprofit ecosystem. Through an antiracist lens, she envisions nonprofit organizations that are supported to succeed in serving their communities, creating pathways towards a liberated and loving future state. Before joining AMPT, Ana served as the Development Manager for the Network for College Success (NCS), where she crafted powerful narratives to mobilize financial supporters to invest in professional development and coaching success for public high school educators. She is a 2026 IMPACT Fellow with the Chicago Urban League, a 2022 CUE Equity Fellow, and a 2019 Chicago Surge Fellow. Ana currently serves as Co-Chair for the SouthSide Giving Circle with the Chicago Foundation for Women and Board President for Room For Light.
Connect with Ana on LinkedIn
Jazmin “Yaz” Ocampo (she/her/ella)
Senior Manager of Programs
Jazmin's name is pronounced "Yahsz-meen,” and she goes by Jaz or Yaz. Proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, and raised in Gage Park, Yaz brings over a decade of nonprofit experience in program management, curriculum design, and evaluations. Her background in community engagement and youth development, degree in sociology, and 4+ year tenure at AMPT, drives her deep commitment to AMPT’s vision of sustained investment for Chicago’s Black- and Latine- serving community organizations.
As Senior Manager of Programs, Yaz leads the implementation of AMPT's program strategy and grant-making, and manages and coaches the programs team in alignment with AMPT's mission. She partners with the Managing Director of Strategy to turn data insights into program improvements and organizational strategy.
When she’s not working at AMPT, Yaz is a wellness coach, yoga instructor, and social media content creator who values mobilizing others to embrace their holistic selves & take action towards aligned and empowering transformations. Currently, her health and wellness journey includes salsa dancing, caretaking her 75+ plants, movement through yoga, strength training, running, or pilates, and connecting with other community-centered creators at events across the city.
Connect with Yaz on LinkedIn or email her at jaz@amptchicago.org
Diego Leon Roman (he/him/his)
Communications Manager
Diego Roman is the Communications Manager at AMPT Advancing Nonprofits & Facilitator for the Digital Communications Cohort.
After graduating from NEIU in 2021, he decided to use his degree to serve his community with any position he filled. First at both East and West Leyden High School as the Communications Assistant he told the stories of the mainly Latine students, emphasizing marginalized groups doing extraordinary things. He then went on to serve as Communications Specialist at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, telling stories, creating campaigns, and making statements to serve Black and Latine members of the LGBTQ+ Community in Chicago. Now he works to serve black & brown serving nonprofits in building their communications capacity and to promote AMPT Programming.
Diego loves movies, comic books, baking sweets, his cat Eddy & his lovely wife Magen. You can often find him reading, writing, or attending Comic Conventions. When he is not creating graphics for AMPT, he is making videos for his Roman Comics Blog, his comic content channel with more than 7K followers across platforms.
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You can email Diego at diego@amptchicago.org
Anays T. Antongiorgi (she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
Anays is the executive assistant and brings her multifaceted experience to support ángela and the team. Her passion for social service and capacity building began as a participant at BUILD, a youth development agency, and has grown from there. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University. She is a founding member of the National Council for Young Leaders and the Chapter Founder of Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Incorporated - Kappa Chapter.
Markiese Morgan (he/him/his)
Program Coordinator
Joining AMPT in 2025, Markiese is someone deeply passionate about community work, equity, and helping people reach their full potential. Prior to joining the team, he gained valuable experience across the nonprofit, political, legal, and higher education sectors—always focused on building stronger systems and supporting others. He believes that “some people just need a little bit of help to go a long way.”
As Program Coordinator, Markiese supports the successful implementation and coordination of AMPT programming, helping organizations access and maximize the resources AMPT has to offer.
He studied Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law and minored in Broadcasting and Journalism. Outside of work, he enjoys working out, traveling, attending concerts, and reading. He’s currently studying Japanese and hopes to practice international law in the future.
Joel Fajardo (he/him/his)
Capacity Building Manager
Joel Fajardo is passionate about building stronger, more sustainable communities through mentorship and collective care. He joined AMPT in 2025, bringing years of experience in youth development, nonprofit management, and community partnerships.
Before AMPT, Joel worked at After School Matters, where he managed citywide programs, strengthened provider relationships, and championed initiatives that expanded access for Chicago’s young people. He also served at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, supporting families and early learners through programs rooted in equity and community care.
He studied Music Business and Entrepreneurship at Columbia College Chicago. Outside of work, Joel loves exploring Chicago’s music scene, attending concerts and festivals, and spending time with his family.
He believes that when communities invest in each other, real transformation happens.
You can email Joel at joel@amptchicago.org
Jose Reyes (he/him/his)
Operations & Compliance Manager
Jose Reyes brings years of experience in human resources, nonprofit operations, financial management, and organizational strategy. Raised in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, Jose is passionate about helping community-centered organizations with a strong focus on community empowerment.
He graduated with an MBA in Business Strategy and Decision Making from DePaul University. Jose also completed the Hombres de HACE leadership program, an experience that strengthened his approach to authentic leadership, professional growth, and uplifting Latino professionals in the workplace.
Jose serves on the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Business Network, where he chairs the Scholarship Committee and helps expand educational opportunities for first generation college students. He approaches his work with curiosity, collaboration, and a belief that sustainable organizations are built by investing in both people and processes.
Outside of work, Jose enjoys local coffee shops, continuing to learn to play golf and spending time with his wife and son.