Hugo is smiling against a gray background.

Hugo Trevino

UIC
Disability Services Specialist
He/him/his
Fellow
2020

Hugo Trevino is a first-generation Mexican American. Hugo graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana ‘14 and Loyola University Chicago, M.Ed. ‘18. During his undergraduate/graduate career, he has studied abroad 5 times to Costa Rica, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Italy. Hugo’s history involves advocating for Latinxs, LGBQTIA, and people with disabilities rights on education, healthcare, and self-advocacy. Hugo’s passion led him to his current position helping students access higher education at UIC. Additionally, he is Co-Chair for the Chancellors Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities (CCSPD).

Hugo serves on the board for Illini Service Dogs, and is also their placement coordinator. 

Interests
Disability Rights, Healthcare
Expertise
Disability Rights, Education, Health and Human Services