Isidro D. Ortiz, Ph.D.

This Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 12 to 1 p.m. (PT), join UC ANR for a special Hispanic Heritage Month presentation featuring Isidro D. Ortiz, Ph.D., professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at San Diego State University and editor of the book, “Chicanos and the Social Sciences 1970-1980: A Decade of Development.”

Dr. Isidro Ortiz is a leading scholar on Latino politics, education and public policy. Over his career, he has analyzed the historical and contemporary impact of deportation policies on Latino communities, offering critical insight into how these forces shape identity, opportunity and family life.

His work has informed academic research and civic engagement, making him a trusted voice in the ongoing conversation about immigration, equity and representation.

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Oct. 8: Should Latino Farmworkers Be at the Center of UC ANR’s Work?

Katherine Jarvis-Shean, Ph.D.

Katherine Jarvis-Shean, Ph.D. – Orchard Systems Advisor, UC ANR
As there are more than 880,000 farmworkers in California and just 130,000 agricultural producers, Dr. Jarvis-Shean challenges us to reconsider UC ANR’s definition of “clients.” As a Cooperative Extension orchard systems advisor, she provides practical, science-based solutions to growers while also questioning how agricultural research can better serve the labor force that sustains California’s farms. Katherine’s leadership in outreach and applied research underscores the need to place farmworkers at the center of the conversation about agriculture’s future.

Oct. 15: Celebrating Our Own – UC ANR Hispanic of the Year 2025: Ana Pastrana

Ana Pastrana, Ph.D.

Ana Pastrana, Ph.D. – UC ANR Plant Pathology Advisor
Dr. Pastrana, UC ANR’s plant pathology advisor for Southern California, has dedicated her career to helping growers prevent and manage crop diseases, strengthening harvests and community resilience. UC ANR proudly honors her as the 2025 Hispanic of the Year for her outstanding contributions to California agriculture and the communities she serves.

Dr. Glenda Humiston

Closing Remarks: Glenda Humiston, Ph.D. – Vice President, UC ANR
Following the tribute, UC ANR Vice President Dr. Glenda Humiston will share closing reflections on the importance of equity, inclusion and innovation in serving California’s diverse communities — reaffirming UC ANR’s commitment to advancing opportunity for all.

About the moderator

Ricardo Vela

Ricardo Vela is an Emmy-winning journalist and Manager of News and Information Outreach in Spanish at UC ANR. With over 37 years of experience in print, radio and television — including work with Univision and CNN — Ricardo has dedicated his career to telling the stories of Latino and other underserved communities in California and beyond. For more information about these events, contact Ricardo at rvela@ucanr.edu or 951-660-9887.

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