Jose Ortiz

Jose Ortiz
College of Business and Economics
Computer Information Systems
Office ST605
Email
jarriol6@calstatela.edu

I joined the CBE Computer Information Systems in 2021. I decided to pursue an academic career because I believe in the potential of education and knowledge to transform lives and improve society. I received my Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. During my doctoral studies, I examined the role of alternative media in Guatemalan society. My current research focuses on information and communication technology (ICT) for development, with an emphasis on minority groups and underserved populations.

I am proudly Guatemalan. I have also lived in different countries worldwide, including Taiwan, Denmark, and New Zealand. Such experiences gave me a profound appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity. I also enjoy nature and outdoor activities. In the dreamy landscapes of Guatemala, I discovered my passion for mountaineering and long-distance hiking. I am also passionate about swimming. I do not hesitate to join open-water swimming races during summer.

Media keywords: information and communication technology for development (ICT4D)decolonial researchqualitative research methods in information systems

Publications

  1. Supporting Indigenous Expressions of Gender Fluidity and Sexual Diversity through ICT: An Examination of Two-Spirit Web Pages (2024). The Data Base for Advances in Information Systems (forthcoming).
  2. The Under-studied Role of ICT in Creating Venues of Societal Accountability in Latin America (2024). Americas' Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) Proceedings
  3. Breaking the Culture of Silence: An Analysis of Traditional Media versus Alternative Media Coverage of a Social Tragedy in Guatemala (2024). The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, e12342.
  4. Decolonizing gender through ICT: a semiotic analysis of web images from Two-Spirit people websites (2024). Information Technology for Development
  5. A Review of the Literature on Gender and Sexual Minorities and ICT (2023). Americas' Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) Proceedings
  6. Recognizing Underrepresented Ethnic Groups through ICT: An Exploration of Two-Spirit Websites (2023). Business Forum, 29(2).
  7. Introducing Responsive Web Design in Web Development Instruction (2022). ACET Journal of Computer Education & Research, 16(1).
  8. Giving Voice to the Voiceless: The Use of Digital Technologies by Marginalized Groups (2019). Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 45(2).
  9. Rescuing the Media in Emerging Democracies through ICT (2018). Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS) Proceedings
  10. Resource Mobilization in Social Media: The Role of Influential Actors (2017). European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) Proceedings.