Gladys Andrea Ortega

Gladys Andrea Ortega is an experienced legal professional specializing in labor and employment rights, particularly for agricultural workers. Since September 2013, Gladys has served as the Migrant Farmworker Unit Director at Florida Rural Legal Services, advocating for the rights of H-2A and domestic agricultural workers, and providing support to victims of human trafficking. Prior to this role, Gladys worked as an attorney for the Florida Public Employees Council 79, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, where responsibilities included negotiating collective bargaining agreements and representing members in legal proceedings. Additional legal experience includes positions as a certified legal intern and law clerk at various organizations, complemented by a Juris Doctor degree obtained from Florida State University College of Law.