Steve Ortiz, President & CEO
Ortiz is a dedicated 13-year executive of United Way of Santa Barbara County. During Ortiz’ tenure with United Way he and his development team have raised close to $50 million to create, expand and deliver result-driven, innovative strategic partnerships across multiple sectors for the benefit of the local community. He has also lead marketing and public relations campaigns and program/partnership branding.
Ortiz holds bachelor degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Masters in Business Administration from Cal Lutheran University. He was a Pacific Coast Business Times “40 Under 40” Award recipient in 2010 and also owned a small business and served as managing partner of the LLC.
Ortiz and his wife Amber have two children, Isabella Rose (5 years) and Ethan James (2 years).
All staff members may be reached by dialing 805-965-8591 and their extension number.
Staff members can also receive email at info@unitedwaysb.org.
Staff List
Nicole Blair - Finance & Administration Manager - x124
Melinda Cabrera - Director of Strategic Partnerships - x111
Suzanne Danielson - Major Gifts Officer - x114
Victoria Dominguez - Development Associate - x116
Carlee Finlinson - Executive Assistant to CEO - x122
Ina Frank - Major Gifts Officer - x108
Anna Gavin - Community Impact Associate - x106
Katie Higgins - Communications & Grants Coordinator - x107
Tina Nelson - Development Manager - x121
Steve Ortiz - President & CEO - x123
Penny Rowan - Gift Planning Services Assistant - x119
Seth Vaughan - Manager, Workplace & Corporate Development - x112
Shanna Wasson Taylor - Gift Planning Services Officer - x120
Julia West - Fun in the Sun Coordinator - x117