Karen Ortiz has been named director of development for the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA). Ortiz has more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, community engagement, and strategic leadership.
A third-generation Santa Barbaran, Ortiz, who lives in the Santa Ynez Valley, has dedicated her career to serving communities across the Central Coast.
She has worked as a volunteer, board member, and staff member for various nonprofits and the banking industry…