Vivianette Ortiz is a Latina adventurer, co-founder, and Executive Director of Latinos Aventureros en las Carolinas, an organization that encourages outdoor exploration and community-building. She hails from Patillas, Puerto Rico, a beautiful town nestled between mountains, and beaches. She is also a devoted mother of two kiddos, 1 dog, and over 80 plants. Her advocacy work for Disability Rights North Carolina centers on systemic change through legal advocacy. Vivianette’s passion for nature and community drives her to break down barriers and create opportunities for people to experience the great outdoors. She is committed to advocating for a fair pathway to citizenship in the US and defending basic human rights in the migrant community.