Decision Maker

Omar Torres

Former San Jose City Council - District 3

District 3, California

Omar Torres is a prominent figure in the San Jose community with a robust background in political science and public service. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from San Jose State University. Omar's career is marked by a variety of roles that highlight his commitment to education and community development. He has served as the Executive Director at Santa Maria Urban Ministry and is a Board Member at Franklin-McKinley School Board. His experience extends to being a Community Organizer for the City of San Jose and an Instructional Associate/Campus Security at San Jose Unified School District. Additionally, Omar has held the position of Director at the California Democratic Party and worked as Deputy Chief of Staff for Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco. Currently, he contributes as a Business Resiliency Manager at the San Jose Downtown Association and serves as a Trustee at the San José-Evergreen Community College District Board of Education.