Welcome Back, Beverly Ortiz — CFA's Newest Advisor
Climate Finance Action is thrilled to announce that Beverly Ortiz, our former Organizing Director, will continue her journey with us in a new role as an Advisor.
Bev brings over two decades of experience in labor, immigration, climate, and community justice organizing. Her leadership has shaped campaigns at the intersection of economic, environmental, and racial justice—from mobilizing union members and frontline workers to advancing strategic coalition work in the wake of natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey.
Throughout her career, Bev has worked with SEIU Texas, SEIU, UNITE HERE, and other grassroots efforts organizing hotel, janitorial, fast food, and airport workers. Her efforts have always centered the lived experiences of workers, driving systemic change through deep listening, member-led strategy, and patient, persistent organizing.
She also served as Executive Director for two multicultural coalitions, Good Jobs Great Houston and Real Values for Texas, where she focused on corporate accountability, tax equity, and high-road jobs.
Currently, Bev works with the Fred Ross Project on American Agitators, a documentary inspired by Fred Ross Sr., one of the most influential grassroots organizers of the 20th century. The project uplifts the power of organizing traditions rooted in dignity, discipline, and deep relational work.
A proud Tejana born and raised along the Texas-Mexico border, Bev holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley.
We're honored to have Beverly's wisdom, strategic clarity, and fierce commitment to justice continue to guide CFA's work. Her expertise in pension organizing, worker engagement, and building bold, durable movements will help us deepen our impact as we push for climate finance solutions that serve people and the planet.
Welcome back, Bev!
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