13 Facts About Liz Ortega

Liz Ortega has a bachelor of science from the University of Phoenix.

Liz Ortega served as the statewide political director for AFSCME Local 3299 before becoming the first Latina elected to serve as the executive secretary-treasurer of the Alameda Labor Council, a central labor council that represents all labor unions in Alameda County.

Liz Ortega was first elected to the Assembly in 2022, defeating Dublin City Councilmember Shawn Kumagai.

Liz Ortega immigrated to the United States at age three with her mother and brother; her father had already immigrated to the United States.

Liz Ortega attended the University of Phoenix at its Oakland campus.

Liz Ortega graduated with a bachelor of science in criminal justice administration in 2009.

Liz Ortega began her labor career as a receptionist for SEIU in 2001.

Liz Ortega later became an education trainer for SEIU and was eventually promoted to assistant director of Education and Nursing Homes.

In 2013, Liz Ortega joined AFSCME Local 3299 as its statewide political director.

Liz Ortega returned to the Alameda Labor Council in 2017 as its Executive Secretary-Treasurer.

Liz Ortega was the first Latina to serve in that position.

Liz Ortega represents the 20th district, which includes the Alameda County communities of San Leandro, Union City, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Cherryland, Ashland, and parts of Dublin and Pleasanton.

Liz Ortega is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus.