O.T. Quintero

Otilio "O.T." Quintero began working as a migrant farm worker at the age of five and went on to graduate and receive a B.A. from the University of California at Santa Cruz and an M.A. from San Jose State University. He has worked and served as a migrant counselor, community college instructor and teatro director. He has developed and directed numerous programs for Cabrillo College, Santa Cruz and Monterey County Office of Education. Mr. Quintero has been responsible for organizing and assisting in the development of over 27 chapters nationally by providing training and technical assistance using the methods, experiences and models developed by Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos. Quintero is currently the Assistant Director for Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos and the National Coalition of Barrios Unidos.