Linda Xóchitl Tortolero

Linda Xóchitl Tortolero is a fierce advocate for Illinois' Latino community, especially in her newest role as the president and CEO of the Latino Policy Forum, which works to achieve equity for Illinois Latinos by advocating for data-informed policies that improve education outcomes, such as access to early childhood education, supports for English Learners and their families, and increasing college enrollment and persistence. The Forum also advocates for affordable housing and just immigration policies and works to strengthen Latino civic power and leadership. She previously led Mujeres Latinas en Acción, the longest-standing Latina organization in the country, playing a pivotal role in its transformative expansion and strategic positioning. A lawyer and strategist, Linda holds a B.A. from Brown University and J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and serves on the Women’s Advisory Council of the Mayor’s Office for the City of Chicago and on the Board of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. Linda is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants.