Carla Ortiz Franks

Carla Ortiz Franks has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Carla started their career as a Dental Assistant at Dr. Heather Colson Hardy DMD in 2013 and later worked as an Optometry Technician at Dr. Carlos Ortiz OD from 2010 to 2017. In 2015, Carla worked as a Research Assistant at Valdosta State University.

In 2017, Carla joined Georgia Southern University as a Graduate Assistant, where they managed tutors for the America Reads and America Counts programs, coordinated workshops, and provided support to the Student Support Services office.

Carla then joined Carilion Clinic as an Administrative Intern in 2018 before moving on to Azalea Health, where they held multiple roles. Carla started as a Software Support Specialist in 2018 and later became a Senior Software Support Specialist in 2021. Currently, they are working as an Ambulatory Support Manager at Azalea Health.

Overall, Carla's work experience demonstrates their adaptability, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in various healthcare and educational settings.

Carla Ortiz Franks, MHA, completed their education in a chronological manner. Carla earned their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology, General from Valdosta State University, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. Following their undergraduate studies, Carla pursued a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree at Georgia Southern University from 2016 to 2018, specializing in Healthcare Administration.