Biography: I'm ASGA's advocacy expert. My philosophy for
speaking and learning comes from the wisdom of the Ancient Greek proverb
that says that, "In learning, we teach. In teaching, we learn."
I like to learn from my audiences, while also sharing new ideas and
best practices. I do use a lecture style, but with audience
participation and questions are certainly encouraged. Quality content is
very important, so I always ensure that students leave with great ideas
and with the motivation to put them into practice on their campuses.
Andrew Ortiz holds three degrees from Arizona State University (ASU),
including a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (1992), a Juris
Doctorate of Law (1998) and a Masters in Public Administration (1999).
Andrew was active in student government at Arizona State University,
where he served as a Senator from the College of Law in 95-96, as
Graduate Student Affairs Vice President in 96-97, and as Student Body
President of the nation's 4th largest university in 97-98.
While at Arizona State University, Andrew Ortiz enjoyed great success
as a leader and as a scholar. Ortiz served as the Vice President of
Operations with the ASU Hispanic Business Students Association, Vice
President for Community Affairs with the ASU Chapter of the Movimiento
Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.) and as President of the ASU
Young Democrats. For his work on social justice issues, Ortiz received
the 1995 Community Service Award from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, and was bestowed with an Image
Award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP). Ortiz has also received the distinguished Northern
Arizona University President's Citation of Achievement. Ortiz was a
member of the Student Admissions Relations Team (START) and the ASU
Student Foundation, which are two prestigious student honoraries at
Arizona State University.
Andrew Ortiz was also one of two original founders of Omega Delta Phi
Fraternity, Inc. at Arizona State University, which has been honored
for its outstanding philanthropic services. Ortiz was one of the
founding members of the Arizona State University Leadership Honorary,
Students Towards Educational Progress (STEP), and also founded a youth
mentorship program at ASU for Tempe Elementary School kids called the
VISION (Volunteers In Service In Our Neighborhoods) Program. In 1997,
Andrew was selected as Man of the Year by the American Biographical
Institute, and was selected as one of the top twelve graduate student
leaders in America by the National Association of Graduate and
Professional Students. Ortiz was also inducted into Alpha Epsilon
Lambda, a national Graduate Student Honor Society.
Andrew Ortiz was a National Fellow with the Center for the Study of
the Presidency and is a member of the Congressional Award Foundation
Board of Directors in Washington, DC. Andrew is also the President &
CEO of Ortiz Leadership Systems, LLC, a public speaking, leadership
training and management consulting firm based in Tempe, Arizona.
In 2004, Andrew was inducted into the Arizona State University
College of Public Programs Hall of Fame. In 2005, Andrew was selected to
receive the Arizona State University Young Alumni Achievement Award,
was the "Volunteer of the Year" with the Valley of the Sun United Way,
and was one of Association Trends Magazine's "Young and Aspiring
Association Professionals." In 2008, Ortiz was selected as a recipient
of the U.S. Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award.