Advocate. Community Builder. Nonprofit Executive.
Dr. Angelica Cortez is an award-winning activist and nonprofit founder focused on civic engagement, health equity and grassroots movement building.
Advocacy & Cultural Initiatives
The mind behind numerous Filipino and Asian American Pacific Islander [AAPI] power building organizations and social impact projects—check out Dr. Cortez’s initiatives below.
Queer Silicon Valley Interview
Dr. Cortez sits down with Queer Silicon Valley and shares her personal story, the early days of LEAD Filipino, coming out as openly lesbian, and her continuous motivation for building and sustaining civic and political infrastructure for Filipinos, Asian American Pacific Islanders, and communities of color.
High Value Discussions
In this episode, Dr. Cortez joins the High Value Discussions podcast to share about her earliest influences in political activism, what people assume about nonprofit organizations, and her approaches to social entrepreneurship.