Visit Philadelphia proudly presents Hispanic Voices, a 30-second TV spot and social media campaign shining a light on the diverse backgrounds within our Hispanic and Latino communities and celebrating their unique American identities. Listen to their stories as they candidly share their experiences and discuss the intersection of race and ethnicity while offering insights into their preference for being called either Hispanic or Latino, and reflect on what it means to be American. Launched in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Voices is the second installment of In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, a fresh take on how the birthplace of the nation commemorates heritage months.
Explore the full campaign, watch the videos, and view the photo collage at www.visitphilly.com/hispanicvoices
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About Nasheli Ortiz González:
As a native of Puerto Rico, a respected academic leader, and a creative entrepreneur committed to social justice, Ortiz González brings a unique set of skills to the Executive Director role at Taller.
In her roles as Associate Professor and Chair of Fashion Design at Moore, Ortiz González developed a department that pairs a humanistic approach with a cutting-edge global vision. Ortiz González is a highly sought-after fashion designer who serves as the principal owner of Nasheli Juliana (NJ), an apparel company focused on social justice, as well as co-founder and principal of 22 studio, a women-led transdisciplinary design practice that operates between the United States and Puerto Rico.
She is also a founding Board Member of the Philadelphia Fashion Garment and Industry Task Force, a group for professional and business development, education, trade events, supply chain and local manufacturing, social impact and sustainability in the city. Her fashion designs have been shown at Paris, London, New York, and Miami Fashion Weeks, to name just a few. Ortiz González’s work has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, and Forbes, among other prestigious publications. In 2020, she was featured in the Netflix series “Next in Fashion,” and was named as one of Al DÍA News’ 40 Under 40