ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Herbert Cortez
A MISSION OF CIVIC SERVICE
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I come from a long lineage of activists and I knew early on in life that I wanted to be involved in civic service. My wife Carolina shares my commitment and we have been happily married for many years. We have two beautiful sons: Emilio and Andres.
My kids are my inspiration. As the director of the Marina Coast Water District, when I work long hours to assess decisions and get a sense of direction, I think about the future of our kids and the future of our communities.
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MASTER'S DEGREE in POLICY ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT
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Civic service is in my bones and it drove my educational pursuits:
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Cornell University
B. Sc. in Policy Analysis & Management
Concentration: Latino Studies
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Pepperdine University
M. SC. Public Policy Analysis
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A CAREER OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP
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Director – Board of Director for the Marina Coast Water District
Member of the Democratic Central Committee - Monterey County
Chair - Labor Day Chair for the City of Marina Labor Day Festival
Lead: Curriculum and Scheduling – Hartnell College
Economic Development Commissioner – City of Marina
Director of Academic Affairs - Heald College