Nichole Ortiz

About Nichole Ortiz

I help leaders turn priorities into execution by building alignment, operating cadence, and clear executive communication. My career has focused on translating strategy into action across enterprise technology, venture-backed environments, and complex partner ecosystems. I build the structure that helps organizations run well: clear priorities, strong cross-functional alignment, disciplined operating rhythms, and scalable mechanisms that improve focus, accountability, and execution. I’m known for creating the systems that bring clarity to complex organizations — V2MOM and goal alignment, dashboards, operating reviews, executive offsites, all-hands narratives, and the communication rhythms that keep teams connected to what matters most. I work best in environments that require high trust, strong judgment, and the ability to move fluidly across functions while keeping strategic work on track. I’m particularly energized by roles that sit between strategy and execution: clarifying the “why,” aligning stakeholders, and helping leaders and teams build momentum around shared goals. I believe aligned teams with clear objectives become a force multiplier.

Experience

1. Head of Field Operations

   American Sailing

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Lead field operations for a 400+ partner network in the sailing education industry, with responsibility for onboarding, standards governance, partner performance, and network health. Build the systems and operating cadence that enable consistent quality, faster execution, and scalable growth across a distributed affiliate model.Technical editor and contributor to American Sailing text books. Elevated the organization’s presence in the sailing industry through speaking engagements and participation in high-visibility events with respected leaders in the field.

Education

• California State University Channel Islands

  Coursework, Media Design

• Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

  Coursework - Left MBA program for opportunity to join SFDC , MBA

• California State University-Sacramento

  BA, Psychology