Cintia Ortiz

Environmental Justice Fellow, LULAC

Cintia Ortiz serves as an Environmental Justice Fellow at LULAC. She assists with the management of LULAC's environmental justice portfolio, including mobilizing the Latino community to enforce and drive protections for clean air, water, health, and climate. Her previous experience includes working with policy, environmental justice, and disaster relief nonprofits in Texas and Washington D.C.

Cintia holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography, a minor in Data Analytics, and GIS Certificate from the University of North Texas. As an undergrad, she completed research projects focused on environmental justice, water resources, and transportation.

Panel Information

Wednesday, February 17

2:05 PM EST

The Time for Environmental Justice is Now

The impacts of climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation continue to harm, displace, and create instability in our communities. Now with a Senate and House in Democratic hands and the Biden-Harris Administration, there is an opportunity to go bold on legislation on climate and environmental justice issues. This panel will provide an update on opportunities for community leaders to engage in advocacy efforts.