Advocate.
Community Builder. Movement Leader.
Dr. Angelica Cortez is an award-winning activist and nonprofit founder advancing civic engagement, health equity and grassroots movement building in Filipino and Asian Pacific Islander communities nationwide.
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.
National civic organization that develops Filipino American leaders
Social welfare organization that builds political power
Apparel brand that intertwines Southeast Asian essence with meaning
Scholarship fund that invests in first-generation college students
Statewide grassroots network that advances social justice
Coalition that produces Silicon Valley FAHM Jam and Jeepney Jam
Featured Media
Dr. Cortez is frequently invited to speak on civic leadership, grassroots organizing, and building Filipino and Asian American Pacific Islander [AAPI] political power. Watch selected interviews and discussions 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.
Contact Dr. Cortez
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