Frank J. Ortega, PhD, is a Professor of Sociology and Social Justice at 糖心Vlog. He earned his associate鈥檚 degree from De Anza College and bachelor鈥檚 in history at San Jos茅 State University in 2010. Ortega received his master鈥檚 and PhD in Sociology from Texas A&M University. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Sociology Department, Co-Chair of CLASE, Convener of the Racial Justice Collective, and a member of DREAMers Alliance.
Professor Ortega advises 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Omega Leo and Social Justice student clubs. He teaches in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 dual enrollment programs including College Now. Ortega has also been the recipient of the 2019, 鈥淐ommunity Champions Award,鈥 from Santa Clara County. He has a growing family and splits his time between Contra Costa County and the South Bay 鈥 where he remains committed to student achievement and equity.