Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Lucila Ortiz is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in community organization, education, and policy advising. Currently serving as Director at H.E.F.A.S. at De Anza College since August 2014, and as Organizing Coordinator at WORKING PARTNERSHIPS USA since August 2016, Lucila has also been an Instructor at De Anza College since September 2013. Previously, Lucila held significant roles such as Organizing Director at Californians for Justice from August 2018 to August 2022, and Policy Advisor in the Office of Councilmember Raul Peralez from February 2015 to August 2016. Additional experience includes managing the Raul Peralez for City Council campaign and community organizing at SIREN. Lucila Ortiz holds a Master of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Spanish from San Jose State University.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the district serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.