Executive Director & Founder/Baseball Coach
Urban Warriors Born and raised in Little Village, Rey Raigoza has dedicated his life to creating opportunities for youth in his community. Having spent his childhood playing baseball at Piotrowski Park, he went on to play at Lewis University before an injury cut his collegiate career short.In 2016, Rey returned to Piotrowski Park as a coach, only to realize that opportunities for young athletes remained limited. Determined to make a change, he began mentoring a small group of players, instilling in them the values of discipline, leadership, and civic engagement. What started as a grassroots effort grew into Urban Warriors, which officially became a nonprofit organization in 2022. Rey holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics and Public Policy from DePaul University. Under his leadership, Urban Warriors has expanded to serve hundreds of youth through sports, financial literacy, multimedia, and leadership programs, making a lasting impact in Little Village and beyond.