Isabel Machado

Foundation 65 Board member since 2026

Isabel Machado is a real estate professional serving the greater Chicago area, with previous experience in banking and nonprofit work. She brings expertise in financial literacy, community engagement, and client service, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Cádiz in Spain.

Originally from Spain, Isabel has lived in Evanston for more than 15 years and is passionate about expanding access to high-quality public education. She and her husband have two children: a son who attends ETHS and a daughter who attends the University of Wisconsin–Madison.