LYDIA ORTEGA, PhD
Lydia is a Web Wizzy board member and supports Business Development functions. She offers expertise in management, fund development and public relations. Currently she is a Professor of Economics and Chair of the Department of Economics, Co-Graduate Advisor at San José State University. Her research interests include economic education particularly the use of computer-based learning modalities and problem-solving techniques in economics.
Lydia has served on many local non-profits including the Hispanic Charity Ball and was a founding member of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. She also provides her services to the community as a public speaker, politician, economist and businesswoman. Lydia has competed in Powerlifting competitions with the USAPL.