Endorses GRACIELA ORTIZ for School Board

SEIU LOCAL 99

Education Workers United, SEIU Local 99

Last year, SEIU Local 99 Education Workers United led the largest school strike in LA history, advocating for well-deserved and earned pay raises. This year, our focus is on spreading the word that Graciela Ortiz is the best choice for School Board district 5.

Monique Williams,

LAUSD, School Bus Driver

SEIU Local 99, Executive Board, Treasurer

Join The Los Angel Country Federation

Join the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, LA County Democratic Party, SEIU Local 99 Education Workers United, Nurses of SEIU 121RN, and the Women Leading Change Democratic club in voting for Graciela Ortiz for LA School Board, District 5.

Passion for Public Education. The Tenacity to Get Things Done!

Graciela’s father died when she was only a toddler. Graciela’s immigrant mother worked at a factory and did local childcare in their neighborhood to provide for the family. Graciela vowed to help her family.

After graduating from UCLA, Graciela Ortiz earned her master’s degree in social work (MSW) from Cal State Long Beach and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). For nearly two decades, Graciela has mentored people on probation, the formerly incarcerated, homeless youth, and those in the foster system.

As a classroom college teacher, Graciela Ortiz is helping prepare the next generation of students while she earns her PhD in Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton.

Join school bus drivers, teacher’s aides, special education aides, school administrators, firefighters, and childcare providers in
supporting Graciela Ortiz for LA School Board on March 5th.