Fernanda Ortega, BA

Program Supervisor, Health Services, Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley

Fernanda Ortega is a healthcare administration professional with extensive experience in health services, regulatory oversight, and public service within Imperial County. She currently serves as a Program Supervisor for the Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley, where she oversees program operations, manages regulatory initiatives, and ensures adherence to state and federal regulations. In this role, she leads cross-functional teams, develops and implements programs and projects, and conducts risk assessments to strengthen operational efficiency and regulatory alignment.

During her tenure at Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, Ms. Ortega developed a career focus on advancing compliance, operational effectiveness, and community outreach. In her roles as Health Services Assistant and Community Service Worker, she managed the day-to-day implementation of behavioral health services, built partnerships with public and private organizations, and guided community groups in adopting regulatory requirements. She also organized health outreach events and implemented grant funded programs to expand services.  Through these experiences, Ms. Ortega cultivated a deep understanding of how regulatory oversight, health services, and community engagement can work together to improve health outcomes and service delivery.

Ms. Ortega is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from National University. She currently holds a Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University-Calexico, where she was an active student ambassador.  Fernanda is an active community leader, she is a participant of Rotary Club Calexico and previously served with Rotary Club Mexicali Industrial for six years as a youth representative, including an elected leadership role. During her tenure, she coordinated youth leadership programs, organized international service projects, and fostered cross-border collaboration to address community needs in both Mexicali, Mexico and Imperial County.