Experience

Golden Health Initiative

• United States
• Public Health
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Government Relations

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  I am serving as the Vice President of Government Relations with Golden Health Initiative in Tempe, Arizona. In this capacity, I oversee and direct all government relations/government affairs initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels of government for the company. I am also responsible for maintaining robust relationships with local and national medical organizations, the healthcare and business community, academic institutions, tribal governments, nonprofit groups, professional and trade associations, among other constituent groups. I bring an extensive public policy and advocacy background to bear on the work I do for Golden Health Initiative.



Ortiz Leadership Systems, LLC.

• President & CEO

  • Jan 1998 - Present

  Ortiz Leadership Systems, LLC, a leadership consulting and public speaking company based in Tempe, Arizona, was founded by Andrew Ortiz, JD, MPA. Ortiz, an internationally-recognized leader and scholar, has spoken across the United States and internationally on various topics related to success, motivation, and personal and organizational development. Andrew Ortiz is available to present single or multiple-day workshops on leadership, team-building, diversity, effective communications, and many other topics for your company, club, school, association or organization. Andrew Ortiz is also a popular lecture circuit and keynote speaker. Let Ortiz Leadership Systems, LLC, help your organization today. To discuss a potential consulting project or to schedule a speaking engagement, please call 480-688-9292, or feel free to send an email to Andrew Ortiz at: andrewortiz@ortizleadership.com . To learn more about Ortiz Leadership Systems, please visit our website at www.ortizleadership.com.

• Owner

  • Jan 1998 - Present

  As President and CEO of Ortiz Leadership Systems, LLC, I have developed and conducted seminars and workshops on leadership, motivation, success, and personal and organizational development across the United States. My seminars and workshops have resulted in higher productivity and success for educational institutions, civic organizations, companies, nonprofit organizations, professional/trade associations, and governmental agencies. Through my motivational keynote speaking, I have been able to address audiences across the globe.



Arizona State University Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management

• Project Manager for Capacity Building Initiatives

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  In this position, I utilized my nonprofit executive leadership and management skills to develop two major program initiatives that brought significant revenues to the Center. First, I developed the “Effective, Motivated Board Governance” program which served to train nonprofit boards across Arizona and the country in governance best practices. Second, I developed the “Principles of Effectiveness for Nonprofit Organizations” program which established a nonprofit assessment and peer-review process that was forged around tried and true principles of nonprofit excellence. These programs were very well-received in the nonprofit sector. Third, I served as an executive member of the Center’s Leadership Team, which advanced the mission of the Center to serve the needs of Arizona’s nonprofit sector through research, training and convening nonprofit leaders. Finally, I served as a thought leader in the areas of nonprofit leadership and management on a statewide, national and international level.



Americ

• France
• Truck Transportation

• Program Director, ACTA

  • 2001 - 2004

  In this position, I was responsible for managing the Arizona Clearing The Air (ACTA) program, which was made possible through generous funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In this role, I was responsible for directing and overseeing the implementation of a statewide tobacco policy program. As Project Director, I managed staff and contractors while guiding multiple policy initiatives. Through ACTA’s leadership, we were responsible for the passage of 11 local smoke-free clean indoor air ordinances across Arizona, which provided the precursor to Arizona’s passage of a statewide smoke-free clean indoor air law. Our work was recognized for its excellence by the American Medical Association.Andy's Accomplishments while directing ACTA:-Arizonans Concerned About Smoking- Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arizona-Fellow, National Latino/a Council for Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention - Washington, DC-Attended Praxis Project Leadership events-Attended Americans for Non-Smoker's Rights leadership events-Worked closely with American Heart Association and the American Lung Association on tobacco control efforts-Nominee for Phoenix Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award-Received the President's Community Volunteer Award from President George W. Bush in Washington, DC in 2002.-Named a Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)-National Fellow, National Latino/a Council for Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (NLCATP) - Washington, DC