Sheila Ortega-Calvillo

Sheila Ortega-Calvillo is a dedicated education and mental health professional with a diverse background in academic counseling, program management, and customer service. Currently serving as the Lead College Counselor at IDEA Public Schools, Sheila is responsible for guiding students and parents through the college search and admissions process. Sheila also instructs Mental Health First Aid courses for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Previous roles include Academic Success Coordinator at the University of Houston-Downtown, where Sheila improved student services through data analysis and effective communication strategies, and Benefits Specialist at Velocity Vehicle Group, managing employee benefit programs. Sheila holds a Bachelor's degree in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston-Downtown and is pursuing an MBA at LSU Shreveport.