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Rocío Ortega

Pronouns: she/her/ella

Communications Strategist/Writer

Communications & Media Advocacy

Bio

Rocío Ortega is a communications strategist/writer at the ACLU of Southern California. 

Rocío joined the SoCal affiliate in 2021. Her work consists of writing media content including blogs and articles, and works to amplify and publicize the work of ACLU SoCal. 

Previously, Rocío worked at the United Nations Foundation implementing gender equity leadership programs abroad, Save the Children International advocating for girls' rights at the United Nations, and Georgetown University's Institute for International Migration conducting research on unaccompanied minors. Rocío earned her degree from Wellesley College in Political Science and Latin American Studies and a Master's degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. 

Featured Work

News & Commentary
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2024 ACLU SoCal Year in Review

2024 was a year full of battles won, new challenges, and renewed hope. Let’s revisit some of our key moments and individuals that continue to guide our work in protecting the civil liberties of all people.
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  • LGBTQ Rights

Trans futures are worth fighting for

The ACLU SoCal marched at the L.A. Pride Parade under the theme “fight for trans futures.”