{"id":23729,"date":"2026-03-02T11:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=23729"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:09:40","slug":"orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-names-special-assistant-to-support-hispanic-community","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2026\/03\/orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-names-special-assistant-to-support-hispanic-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Names Special Assistant to Support Hispanic Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- mp_trans_remove_start --><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-21138\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mayor-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has announced a new staff appointment within his administration. Luana Ortiz has been named Special Assistant to Mayor Demings and will serve as a liaison to Spanish-speaking residents, guests, businesses, and organizations. In her new role, Ortiz will be focused on strengthening connections with the Hispanic community by coordinating engagement activities, expanding public awareness of programs and services, and representing the County at community events.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident this appointment strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve all of Orange County\u2019s residents,\u201d said Mayor Demings. \u201cLuana\u2019s experience will be a valuable contribution to County leadership and the Hispanic community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ortiz has nearly a decade of experience in marketing and communications. In her previous role as Marketing and Promotions Manager for TelevisaUnivision Orlando and Tampa Bay, she served as a key liaison among the news station, local businesses, and community leaders. Through this work, she strengthened community connections and built trust with clients across the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have dedicated my career to amplifying Hispanic voices, fostering partnerships, and advancing initiatives that strengthen our region,\u201d Ortiz said. \u201cAs a product of this community, I am passionate about informing our residents and ensuring that opportunities reach those who may need them the most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ortiz also serves as a volunteer ambassador for the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in communications and a certificate in Hispanic and Latino Media from the University of Central Florida.<!-- mp_trans_remove_end --><!-- mp_trans_disable_start --><!-- mp_trans_add\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\"><strong>El alcalde del condado de Orange, Jerry L. Demings, nombra a un asistente especial para apoyar a la comunidad hispana<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\n<strong>Condado de Orange, FL<\/strong><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span> \u2013 El alcalde del condado de Orange, Jerry L. Demings, ha anunciado un nuevo nombramiento de personal dentro de su administraci\u00f3n. Luana Ortiz ha sido nombrada Asistente Especial del alcalde Demings y actuar\u00e1 como enlace con residentes, invitados, empresas y organizaciones de habla hispana. En su nuevo cargo, Ortiz se centrar\u00e1 en fortalecer los lazos con la comunidad hispana coordinando actividades de participaci\u00f3n, ampliando la conciencia p\u00fablica sobre programas y servicios, y representando al condado en eventos comunitarios.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\n\"Conf\u00edo en que este nombramiento fortalecer\u00e1 nuestro equipo y mejorar\u00e1 nuestra capacidad para atender a todos los residentes del condado de Orange\", dijo el alcalde Demings. \"La experiencia de Luana ser\u00e1 una valiosa contribuci\u00f3n al liderazgo del condado y a la comunidad hispana\".<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nOrtiz cuenta con casi una d\u00e9cada de experiencia en mercadeo y comunicaci\u00f3n. En su anterior cargo como responsable de Mercadeo y Promociones para TelevisaUnivision Orlando y Tampa Bay, fue una enlace clave entre la cadena de noticias, las empresas locales y los l\u00edderes comunitarios. A trav\u00e9s de este trabajo, fortaleci\u00f3 las conexiones comunitarias y gener\u00f3 confianza con clientes de toda la regi\u00f3n.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\n\"He dedicado mi carrera a amplificar las voces hispanas, fomentar alianzas y promover iniciativas que fortalezcan nuestra regi\u00f3n\", dijo Ortiz. \"Como producto de esta comunidad, me apasiona informar a nuestros residentes y asegurar que las oportunidades lleguen a quienes m\u00e1s las necesiten\".<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nOrtiz tambi\u00e9n es embajadora voluntaria de la C\u00e1mara de Comercio Hispana del \u00c1rea Metropolitana de Orlando. Posee una licenciatura en comunicaci\u00f3n y un certificado en Medios Hispanos y Latinos por la Universidad de Florida Central.<\/div>\n\n\n--><!-- mp_trans_disable_end --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange County, FL \u2013 Orange County Mayor Jerry L. 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