Ivan Ortiz became part of the GPCC team in late 2024 as a Housing Counselor overseeing the Garfield Park, West Humboldt Park, and North Lawndale communities. Having grown up in these areas, he brings a special passion to his work of supporting individuals and families in navigating the complex landscape of housing in Chicago. He has a focus to provide resources and supportive guidance to ensure community members have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing options. Ivan is fluent in Spanish.
As an avid community member, he has volunteered with several local organizations that work to support marginalized communities throughout the city. He is actively engaged with organizations such as The Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, The Orange Tent Project, Austin Community Food Co-op, The Pilsen Food Pantry, and Alt_Chicago. Ivan likes to keep a busy schedule but is always willing to support a community member in any way he can.