Yolanda Ortiz

Project Manager

Yolanda is a passionate educator and community advocate who proudly calls the Northwest side of Chicago her home. Yolanda’s diverse background includes working in both Head Start as a parent program coordinator and in Chicago Public Schools as a teacher where she has been deeply committed to shaping young minds and fostering community engagement. With her degree in Early Childhood Education and a Professional Educator License (PEL), she embarked on her educational journey alongside her mother, a fellow teacher in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Education is more than a career for Yolanda – it’s a family legacy.

Yolanda’s experiences in the early childhood classroom and parent engagement make her an incredible addition to the CS3 team. In her role as project manager, Yolanda is excited to continue her passion for making a positive impact in the early childhood system.  In her downtime, Yolanda finds joy in the company of her beloved dog Milo and cherished moments spent with family and friends.