Meet Jennifer Ortiz

Faculty, West Los Angeles College

Jennifer Ortiz is a teacher and writer whose work and spiritual practice are informed by principles of equity, justice, and the power of the personal narrative.

After working in anti-proliferation and labor movements, Jennifer Ortiz returned to academia, serving two terms as Chair of the English Department at LA Trade Tech. She now teaches at West LA College. Jennifer worked with USC at the Center for Urban Education. She’s an expert practitioner in race conscious equity minded teaching.