Dr. Cory Ortiz is the dean of the School of Career Education at the University of Alaska Southeast. In his current role, Dr. Ortiz is responsible for serving as the chief academic officer, overseeing Career Education faculty and staff, and providing guidance to the technical education programs in Juneau. His commitment extends beyond his campus, as he collaborates with campus directors in Ketchikan and Sitka to implement academic and workforce development programs. Before joining the University of Alaska Southeast, Dr. Ortiz served as an assistant professor of practice at Utah State University. His professional journey also includes K-12 work, where he served as a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) specialist, work-based learning coordinator, and engineering teacher. Dr. Ortiz’s qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a major in Career Technical Education, a Master of Science (MS), and a Bachelor of Science (BS), all from Utah State University.