Victor Ortiz Jr., Multimedia Journalist, City Times | CTS – Spring 2022
Victor Ortiz, Jr. is an open-minded multimedia journalist student with an interest in covering
topics regarding underserved communities, politics and criminal justice.
Before he entered journalism studies, Victor worked in healthcare operations leadership for
several years. He has a great passion for educating and helping people to better understand the
world around them.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Puerto Rican parents, Victor considers himself from
everywhere. Victor’s parents served in the U.S. military, and as a result, he moved from place to
place frequently as a child and into early adulthood. He attributes his love of cultural diversity to
his military upbringing.
Victor is an advocate for animal welfare and is vegetarian.
