Linda Ortiz

Facilitate conflict resolution and community engagement initiatives under the Title X Civil Rights Act of 1964, focusing on preventing and resolving racial and ethnic tensions in administration of justice, education and community relations.

- Conduct outreach, training, mediation, and consultation services for schools, law enforcement, and nonprofit community organizations

- Monitor trends and respond to hate crimes under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.

Key Accomplishments:

- Led training programs and dialogue fostering dialogue on race relations across diverse communities.

- Collaborated with the U.S. Attorney in NJ to launch the United Against Hate Program, enhancing community awareness and participation.

- Developed and facilitated a response plan for discriminatory environmental justice impacts in Salinas, PR, improving communication between government officials and community advocates.

- Spearheaded the translation of agency materials to enhance service access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency.

Skills

- Expertise in facilitation and community outreach during sensitive incidents, including protests and federal consent decrees.

Organized and implemented educational programs for pre-trial and sentenced inmates, including adult education, ESL, and parenting education.

- Managed law libraries and supervised staff and volunteer tutors, maintaining security and a conducive learning environment.

Key Accomplishments:

- Achieved a “Superior” rating from the Departmental Program Review, reflecting exceptional performance standards.

- Recognized with multiple Quality Step Increases for outstanding contributions to the Education Department.

- Taught Spanish language courses to high school students, developing curriculum and assessment materials to meet educational objectives.