Based in Redwood City, California, Ortiz is a Mexican sociologist, journalist, photographer, educator, and media strategist focused on human rights and international migrations. He has over 20 years of experience working for media outlets, universities, and organizations across several countries. He is the co-founder of Península 360 Press, a media outlet located in Northern California that received the Journalism Innovation Award from Ethnic Media Services and Black Media in 2024. Additionally, he co-founded the nonprofit organization Social Focus, which aims to empower migrant communities through communication. Ortiz has won the International Visual Sociology Association Prosser Award 2021 and several awards for his journalism work.
