Chilaquiles & Leadership: Luis Hernandez on Food, Sports, and Community

In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Host Charlie sits down with Luis Hernandez, Associate Athletic Director and Head of Strategic Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, to discuss his journey from the southeast side of Chicago to leadership in sports communications. They talk about his career path, community work, and stories from Madison and Milwaukee.   You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/oPMsjOFOD4E    The recipe is available on our website - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/05/02/chilaquiles-authentic-mexican-comfort-food/    The episode features a hands-on cooking segment where Luis guides Charlie through making his mom’s chilaquiles rojos, finishing the dish with fried eggs, queso fresco, crema, and avocado—blending personal history with a simple, comforting recipe.2   “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network (https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/). This show is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders.   We have an interview about their work in the community, then we cook something, and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.