A proud Nuyorican, Renee Ortiz has over 20 years of public service experience, focusing on empowering marginalized communities and advancing educational equity. She earned her BA in Political Science and MA in Human Resource Administration from Stony Brook University. Renee’s work includes creating the first scholarship for undocumented students at Suffolk County Community College and serving in leadership roles with Teach for America. Now, as Director of National Programs at The Hunt Institute, she impacts education policy at both local and national levels.