Dilia Ortega

Equity Director
Communities for a Better Environment

Dilia Ortega is the Interim Equity Director at Communities for a Better Environment. Prior to this role, she was a Community Organizer and Youth Program Coordinator for seven years, spearheading initiatives centered on park equity and leading the successful campaign against the I-710 S freeway widening. Dilia’s upbringing in Southeast LA shapes her deep commitment to environmental justice and community-led planning. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Williams College and is currently pursuing her Masters of Urban and Regional Planning at UCLA, focusing on design and development.

Presentation(s):

• SUN-B04: Power Sharing and Community-driven Design for Parks in LA County

  Sunday, October 6, 2024
  10:15am – 11:30am ET