INTERCONNECTION
Tú eres mi otro yo.
Our programs create inclusive, sacred spaces reflecting the diverse lived experiences of East Oakland residents. Grounded in Indigenous practices and ethnic studies, we promote healing and mutual respect, fostering a sense of community where everyone feels valued and connected. Embracing concepts like In Lak'ech and Ubuntu, we cultivate trust and solidarity, encouraging collective support and shared goals.
Our Story
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Xóchitl Cortez
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Xóchitl is the Executive Director helping champion frontline youth, most impacted by social and environmental racism, to be the pioneers of sustainable development in their own communities.
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Prior, Xóchitl served as the Chief Operating Officer for Community Vision Capital and Consulting advancing equity in the community development sector. She also served as the National Director of Operations at the National Nurses United/California Nurses Association, a labor union representing 100,000 healthcare workers, where she supported building the nurse’s movement for Medical-for-All.
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When she is not advancing justice in marginalized communities, Xochitl likes to spend time with her beautiful four children, husband, and friends in nature or traveling to a new part of the world.
Raised in East Oakland since the age of five, Xochitl is active with several East Bay nonprofits and community partners that advocate for positive change in schools, healthcare, affordable housing, community safety, and fair immigration policies.
Xóchitl holds a BA in American Studies with an emphasis in Public Health from the University of California at Berkeley, and an MBA from the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business at Mills College.
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You can reach Xóchitl at Xochitl@frontlinecatalysts.org
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