Rosa Corrales Ortiz
About Rosa Corrales Ortiz
Rosa Corrales Ortiz is a paralegal with over 22 years of experience at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, specializing in U-Visas and VAWA Self Petitions for undocumented victims of domestic violence. She has a background in fine arts and has been actively involved in community efforts against human trafficking.
Work at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Rosa Corrales Ortiz has been employed at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid as a Paralegal since 2002. In her role, she specializes in handling U-Visas and VAWA Self Petitions for undocumented applicants who are victims of domestic violence. Additionally, she has contributed to the Human Trafficking Team at the organization, focusing on legal support for vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise
Rosa Corrales Ortiz has a diverse educational background in Fine Art and Studio Art. She studied at the University of Texas at Austin for one year, focusing on Fine Art. Prior to that, she attended the University of Texas at El Paso and studied Fine Art for 11 months. She also studied Studio Art at Texas State University for 11 months in 1999. Her academic journey began at El Paso Community College, where she achieved an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts over two years. Additionally, she studied Fine Art at the El Paso Museum of Art for 11 months.
Community Involvement
Rosa Corrales Ortiz has been actively involved in community service. She served on the board of directors for Arte Sana, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending sexual violence and promoting empowerment through bilingual professional training and the arts. Furthermore, she participated in the Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking from 2007 to 2010, where she engaged in various subcommittees to address human trafficking issues.
Artistic Endeavors
In addition to her legal career, Rosa Corrales Ortiz operates a small booth at the Austin Gift Company, where she sells arts, crafts, and various knick-knacks. She has also contributed her artwork to charitable causes, donating pieces for the Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking conferences in 2008 and 2010, demonstrating her commitment to both art and social justice.