Gloria Ortega

Gloria Ortega serves as the Economic Development Manager for the City of Union City since September 2013, specializing in building partnerships among business owners, investors, and government entities to enhance community well-being. Prior experience includes a role as Redevelopment Agency Project Manager for the City of Hayward, where collaboration with various stakeholders led to significant economic growth and community improvements. Gloria has also contributed to downtown development strategies in Vacaville and has experience as a Community Development Consultant, focusing on nonprofit improvement initiatives. Earlier work as District Director for NeighborWorks America involved managing a five-state district to foster public/private partnerships and community revitalization. Gloria holds a Master's degree in City & Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.