ITU Community Outreach
Welcome to ITU Community Outreach!
Meet Our Team
Under the leadership of the ITU University Leadership team the driving force of the Office of Community Engagement is:
Jorge Avila
Director
My name is Jorge Avila, and I am the Community Outreach Director. With my combined academic, community, work, and life experience, I bring a wide range of expertise to the leadership role as the Director of the Office of Community Engagement. I will create a strong bridge between ITU and the community to strengthen partnerships.
Community Outreach Experience: President of Tech Latinos LISTA NorCal TechLatino Council (http://techlatino.org/). Our goal is to Educate, Motivate and Empower the Latino community with Technology. We empower and advance Latino engagement with science and technology. Cultural recognition of the Latino community in these areas is critical to open opportunities and bridge the digital divide. Whether you are just getting started in your education, or are a seasoned professional advancing your career, we can equip you with effective tools for success.
CALIFORNIA STATE GUARD – TECHNICAL SERGEANT (TSGT/E6) CYBER SECURITY DEPLOYMENT UNIT-AIR FORCE: Project Management Office/Cyber Security Analyst – Provide project delivery and oversight and direction to project managers delivering projects within the Cyber Security portfolio. Deploy/Implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
Project Director California Department of Technology (CDT): Manage the implementation and oversight of the most complex departments projects. Expert in agile and waterfall project management methodologies.