About Us

The mission of the Chicago International Salsa Congress is to unite cultures and generations, engender leadership through empowerment opportunities in its showcase and to keep alive the history of the many cultures collaboration in the creation and evolution of Latin and Afro-Caribbean music and dance.

The Chicago International Salsa Congress is brought to you by a special group of dedicated individuals whose energy, skills, passion and perseverance unite to bring you the number one Latin Music and Dance event in the Midwest!


  • Rosita Ragin-Alamin
    Executive Producer

  • Saladeen Alamin
    Co-Producer
    Artistic Director

  • Gloria Farr
    Artistic Director

  • Gina Wiklund
    Co-Producer
    Director of Operations

  • Juho So
    Associate Producer
    New Markets

  • Maggie Garcia
    Administrative Manager

  • Talmadge O'Neal
    Operations Manager

  • JR Molin
    Promotions/Music Consultant
    Stage Manager

  • Bruce August
    Promotional Media Advisor

  • Lora Evans
    Production Assistant
  • kelee-gooden
    Kellee Gooden

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Lavelle Clemmons
    CISC Photographer

  • Walt Harris
    Risk Management Advisor

  • Ron Hurley
    Transportation
  • gilberto-diaz
    Gilberto Diaz

    Entertainment Consultant

 

  • arturo-diaz
    Arturo Diaz

    Graphic Designer

 

  • dixon-ortiz
    Dixon Ortiz

    Web Technical Architect

 

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