Edoardo Ortiz

Edoardo Ortiz is the Advocacy Director at Right to Democracy, where he helps lead policy, lobbying, communications, and narrative-change strategy focused on advancing democracy, equity, and self-determination for the 3.6 million people living in U.S. territories. He has previously held policy roles in the Illinois Legislature, at Abt Associates, and in local government and consulting, building a track record in legislative development, research, public communications, and coalition-centered policy work. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a B.B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, and has published and spoken widely on Puerto Rico, democracy, and territorial self-determination. He is currently based out of Bayamon, Puerto Rico.