Daisy Velasquez
Daisy
Senior Executive Officer | Taekwondo Black Belt
Instituto Progreso Educativo V.E.L.A.
Daisy serves as a Senior Executive Officer at Instituto Progreso Educativo V.E.L.A., bringing strong leadership, discipline, professionalism, and a commitment to serving others to the Institute.
She is a Chicago Police Officer and an accomplished Taekwondo Black Belt with Instituto Progreso Educativo V.E.L.A. With more than 20 years of Taekwondo training and experience, Daisy has developed a deep understanding of martial arts discipline, perseverance, self-control, respect, and personal responsibility.
Her professional experience in law enforcement, combined with more than two decades of martial arts training, allows her to bring a unique perspective on leadership, safety, discipline, teamwork, and community service to the Institute.
As Senior Executive Officer, Daisy helps support the leadership and continued development of Instituto Progreso Educativo V.E.L.A. — Velasquez Education for Life and Advancement. She is committed to helping the Institute maintain high standards while creating an environment where students can develop confidence, character, discipline, and the skills necessary to succeed both inside and outside the training floor.
Daisy proudly represents the Institute’s commitment to education, leadership, service, discipline, and lifelong advancement.