NextGen SPA Profile: Pamela Ortega

• Pronouns: She/Her
• Hometown: Dominican Republic/New York City
• College/University: Baruch College
• Major: Political Science

Hey everyone! I am Pamela and I am from the Dominican Republic a little bit over 4 years ago. I currently live in Manhattan and I attend Baruch College where I’m majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communication Studies. I switched from Computer Science to Political Science over the winter, and now my expected graduation date is the Fall of 2025. I love hanging out with my friends, try new restaurants and dress up to take pictures. Looking forward to meet you all soon!

I want to become a Congresswoman or an elected official at the state level. I want to work in the Public Service sector and maybe start off by working for an elected member of the Legislative branch or a member of the NY legislature. I want to run a non-profit with my best friend. I want to have several organizations that will help immigrants and children. I want to change NYC and make it a better place for the future generations to come, I want my baby sister to grow in a safe place and for her to have access to resources that I didn’t have growing up in an underdeveloped country. I want to have organizations that will uplift the economy of my home country to provide access to resources to those in need. I want to be the voice of those who don’t feel heard by their current representatives.

My grandpa, I miss him and I want to know what he thinks of me right now. JESUS, because I want to meet him, and thank him.

AOC and Carmen de la Rosa. Women who aren’t afraid to stand up to those who are wrong and who came from little positions to now be so influential.