Akiesha
ORTIZ
*Award winning Educator, Professional Leader, Commentator, Noted Public SpeakerAWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
**Greener Scott Scholars Mentorship Program Co-Founder (Harvard University)
• Harvard Kennedy School Sue Williamson Award May 2021
• Harvard Administrative Fellows Program Cohort 2021- 2021
• Center for Public Leadership Spot Award for Excellence in Program Management: June, July, August 2020, October 2022
• Harvard Medical School, Reflection in Action: Building Healthy Communities June 2019
• Harvard IDEAS Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Training Spring 2019
• Essentials OF Leadership Across Harvard, Cohort Fall 2018
• Harvard Graduate School of Education Intellectual Contribution Award Recipient for Human Development & Psychology 2017
• Harvard Graduate School of Education Communications Fellow 2016-2017
• Academically Gifted Certification 2008
• Teacher of The Year 2004
• Fulbright Educator Fellowship 2001
ABOUT AKIESHAAkiesha Ortiz is an electric, motivated, and award winning leader committed to the empowerment, productivity, and elevation of others. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of North Carolina Central University with a Bachelors in Education, and highly esteemed graduate of Harvard University receiving a Masters in Human Development and Psychology. She is a Fulbright Educator Fellowship recipient that has received numerous awards at Harvard University including the Harvard Kennedy School Sue Williamson Award for Excellence in Leadership.
*A. Ortiz
*Forum with Former U.S. National Press Secretary Simone Sanders-Townsend*BET Co-Founder and first Black Woman Billionaire Sheila C. JohnsonPHILOSOPHYAkiesha believes the power is always in the conversation. The willingness to commit to dialogues that are meaningful and intentional in the direction of understanding, comprehension, and thoughtfulness, with goal desired outcomes. Oftentimes the end result is found in the complete dialogue.
SERVICESBrowse available services, then book a free consultation. Let’s create an impact together.
Public Speaking Session
Education Policy/Leadership Consulting
Corporate Diversity Consulting
Community Engagement Consulting
“Intentional leadership can move hearts, minds, and knowledge for decades of just and powerful impact - beyond one's imagination.”
Akiesha Ortiz • Public Speaker- Award Winning Educator