About Jorge

Jorge is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where he earned his Bachelor’s in Political Science and Philosophy and of American University, where he received his MA in International Relations with a concentration on International Development. Jorge has a broad range of communications, media relations and development experiences with several nonprofits and political campaigns, including the Peace Brigades International-USA, the Latino Economic Development Center and Adrian Garcia’s Campaign for Mayor of Houston. During his spare time, Jorge likes to spend time outdoors hiking, playing guitar and painting.

Career Highlights

• Peace Brigades International-USA, Director of Fundraising and Communications
• Latino Economic Development Center, Communications & Development Associate
• Adrian Garcia for Mayor of Houston, Director of Media Relations/Press Assistant
• Department of Health and Human Services, West Texas Regional Outreach Specialist and Media Advisor

3 Fun Facts

• Even though Jorge was born in the United States, he spent most of his childhood living abroad in Peru, Brazil and Mexico, and studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain.

• Jorge has an orange cat named Piggy.

• Jorge loves music and has been playing the guitar for more than 15 years.