![]() “I believe RIT prepared me for the workforce through the classroom experience, but I firmly believe it was the experiences outside the classroom that allowed me to excel in many other areas in my life. They are dedicated supporters of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion and are helping to fund critical programs and initiatives similar to those that positively influenced their time as students. A long history of giving preceded the couple’s Sentinel Society membership. In addition to giving their time and talents, philanthropy has been an important focus for the Ortizes. Both serve on the strategic planning committee for Saunders College of Business. ![]() Although not a staff member, Orlando participates on the Alumni Association Board of Directors as the vice president, is a past Minett Professor, and is a 2017 recipient of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion Beacon Award. She was also presented with the RIT Golden Brick Award in 2018. Denishea currently works at RIT as the executive director of strategic marketing, Auxiliary Services. I understand the importance of supporting students who have a similar background.”Īlumni status is just one aspect of Denishea’s and Orlando’s involvement with RIT. “I was a first-generation college student, far from home and with limited resources. “While I was a student at RIT, the most defining moments for me were getting involved and finding allies to help with personal and professional development,” comments Denishea. While they each have a long list of current community programs they support and volunteer with, RIT education and the campus community rank as a high priority. Both were active participants in various organizations while in school and were awakened to the positive results of volunteering, philanthropy, and joining leadership groups. There’s no doubt that Orlando and his wife, Denishea Ortiz BS ’04, are doing just that-paying forward the support they received when they were RIT students themselves-and doing so with inspiring conviction. Then, someday, they can pay it forward when it’s their turn.” “Students should know that there are others that came before them, who are rooting for them and want them to succeed. Orlando Ortiz, BS ’04, MBA ’08 says that providing support to RIT programs and services to help students gives him personal joy. “I want students to know alumni have their back.” Orlando Ortiz BS ’04, MBA ’08 and Denishea Ortiz BS ’04 Zurbrick BS ’76 and Nancy ZurbrickĪ complete member listing can be found by visiting the online Sentinel Honor Roll. Whitehouse BS ’74 and Christie Whitehouse Beth Singer P ’24 and Howard Smith P ’24.Sreenivas Patil MS '08 and Priyavathi Reddy.Matt Long P ’23, P ’25 and Lynn Long P ’23, P ’25.James Hutchinson P ’25 and Anne Hutchinson P ’25 Bob Finnerty MS ’07, P ’18 and Rebecca Finnerty P ’18.Mike Della Porta BS ’05 and Kim Della Porta.Ann Marie De Cesare P ’25 and Josh De Cesare P ’25.Elizabeth Adams Lasser P ’23 and Clifford Lasser P ’23.
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