"Paul was a pleasure to work with. Very much a team player!"

"Paul has served the Faculty of the University of Florida diligently as Chair of the University of Florida Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida . He spared no efforts in his service and navigated difficult negotiation times with great wisdom."

"I have learned so much from Dr. Ortiz through history as well as having a great appreciation of his community engagement here in Gainesville Fl. We miss him and have not been fortunate to get anyone to fill his place."

"
Paul has been instrumental in exciting young people, e.g., graduate students, to care about the civil rights movement, and the African-
-American history of our nation. He has been outspoken in the Gainesville, FL community on behalf of those who are struggling to gain their rights.

"

"Dr. Ortiz is an inspiration to his community and anyone he encounters. He made a significant impact on my life for the better."

"A very strong supporter of education and Peace!"

"Paul is an amazing human and we worked with him through our not for profit Yopp in collaboration with the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. He is a dedicated and thoughtful community supporter. We deeply appreciate all he has done and continues to do."

"Dr. O is an incredible professor, both from the perspective of teaching, and research. Truly a great mentor during my undergraduate years!"

"Paul Ortiz is a committed professional, teacher, and mentor, with a well-known reputation for scholarship. "

"Singlehandedly the most important mentor throughout my 20s. I wouldn't be who I am today without Paul Ortiz. He helped me find my writing voice. He helped me ask the right questions. He helped me when I was at my best and my worst. "

"The best professor, mentor, leader, person you could ever meet."

"He is a dedicated professional educational leader. "

"Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about history and oral history. Endless compassion for his students and mentees. "