Donna V.s. Ortega

Donna V.S. Ortega is an experienced professional currently serving as a Subcontracts Administrator at the Urban Institute, providing compliance support for awards in research primarily funded by various governmental and private entities. As the Founder and Owner of Nettlesome Problem Solver, a philanthropic and business consulting enterprise, Donna offers grant writing, management, and nonprofit technical assistance services. Previous roles include Community Investment Officer at the Arras Foundation, where efforts focused on nonprofit capacity-building and community engagement, and Program Manager at AARP Foundation, developing financial inclusion programs for older adults. Donna has also held positions at Capital Area Asset Builders, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, and Council on Foundations. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Government with a concentration in International Relations from Georgetown University.