Debora Marie Ortega

Background

Ortega, Debora Marie was born on August 3, 1962 in Gardena, California, United States. Daughter of Robert Alexander and Rosie Almanza Ortega.

Education

Bachelor in Religious Studies, University San Diego, 1984. Master of Social Work, Portland State University, Oregon, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare, University Washington, Seattle, 1999.

Career

Assistant professor University Kansas, Lawrence, 1998—2004, associate professor, 2004—2005. Associate professor, director University Denver, since 2005.

Achievements

• Debora Marie Ortega has been listed as a noteworthy social worker, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive committee, commission social and economic justice Council Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia, since 2005. National board director National Center Lesbian Rights, San Francisco, since 2009. President Association Latino Social Work Educators, Denver, since 2009.

Community representative inclusivity committee The Center, since 2009.

Connections

Life partner Deborah Jean Carlson.

Father:

Robert Alexander

Mother:

Rosie Almanza Ortega