Kaya Ortega

Kaya Ortega is an experienced professional in institutional giving and volunteer services, currently serving as the Institutional Giving Manager at The Old Globe since July 2023, where responsibilities include grant development, proposal drafting, and supporting various community engagement initiatives. Prior to this role, Kaya contributed to the Veterans Legal Institute as an AmeriCorps Volunteer Services member, focusing on volunteer policies and fundraising efforts. Experience also includes working as an Information Clerk at the Council on Aging - Southern California, where Kaya provided essential advocacy information, and as an Administrative Assistant at Roof Rx®, managing client schedules and data organization. Kaya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences with a focus on Political Economy from California State University, Monterey Bay.