Meet Carla Ortiz

Carla Ortiz was born in San Antonio, TX, but is proud of her Salvadoran roots. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English/Communication Arts and a Masters Degree in International Relations with a concentration in international conflict resolution from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX.

She currently works for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in the Southwest Regional Office. As a Relationship Manager for CRS, she is responsible for outreach to dioceses, religious and civic organizations, and institutions in the region to educate and inform Catholics on global issues and provide opportunities for engagement. Prior to joining CRS Southwest she served as the Director of Communications and Development for Merced Housing Texas, a faith-based affordable housing agency and has worked as a reporter for several Spanish media publications. In the Process of the V Encuentro, Carla serves as the New Media Encuentro Representative for Region 10 (Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas).

"The opportunity to capture history in the making is incredibly important," she said. "When I saw Pope Francis bless the 

Cruz de los Encuentros 

on TV during his recent visit to Philadelphia, I became more aware of the role of media and the importance of capturing the diverse voices of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S. throughout this process towards the V Encuentro. I feel honored to have the opportunity to capture how the process unfolds in Region 10.

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