Myrna A. Ortiz Villar

Myrna A. Ortiz Villar is an experienced project manager and consultant specializing in community engagement, education, and social policy development. Currently serving as Project Manager at Mission Economic Development Agency, Myrna also founded Managing Actions Organizing Visions, LLC, focusing on professional development strategies across California. Previous roles include Project Manager at MIG and Senior Program Manager at the Center for Cities and Schools, UC Berkeley, where Myrna led initiatives to empower youth through civic learning and address critical community issues such as housing, transportation, and health access. Myrna's extensive experience includes organizing statewide networks for undocumented students, coordinating youth programs, and managing alumni relations at UC Berkeley, coupled with a strong academic background in Urban Studies from UC Berkeley.