Chandra Ortiz is the Program Manager for Kinship Connections of Wyoming.

She grew up in Eastern Montana and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Montana State University-Billings.  She has over 18 years’ experience working with children and families.

Chandra has fulfilled her passion for children and families by serving as Executive Director for CASA of Natrona County for 10 ½ years where she was responsible for providing the organization with a strategic vision and leadership to increase funding and program awareness.

Prior to her position at CASA of Natrona County, she was the Associate Director of the Wyoming Medical Center Foundation, cultivating relationships and fundraising, and prior to had eight years’ experience in the Social Service field.  She has dedicated her professional career to working with vulnerable children and families.

Chandra is on the Children’s Justice Task Force, was a CASA advocate, has volunteered at Meals on Wheels and was the Board President for Casper Family Connections.