Juan Gonzalez, president of the Union Square Soirée, brings a rich background in both education and the arts. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, Juan began his career as a bilingual family engagement specialist and later transitioned into teaching English
Language Arts and Spanish in Georgia, Mississippi, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Juan now represents and advocates for Baltimore County Public Schools teachers as a representative of the Teachers' Association of Baltimore County.

As president of the Union Square Soirée, Juan combines his love for classical music and history with his passion for community engagement. His goal is to foster an appreciation of classical music while connecting local musicians with a wider audience, creating a platform where both emerging and established artists can shine. Outside of his professional life, Juan enjoys traveling and restoring his 1875 rowhouse in Union Square, Baltimore.