Stephanie Ortega Powery

Stephanie is our new Director of Communications, Connections & Outreach. In this role, Stephanie will spearhead our communications strategy, serving as the lead for strategic marketing, community outreach and other communications initiatives.

With more than 15 years of experience in communications, marketing, digital media, television, and radio, Stephanie Ortega Powery is passionate about storytelling that builds connections, strengthens communities, and supports meaningful causes.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has led integrated marketing and communications strategies. Most recently, she helped build and lead the marketing team at BrandsMart USA. Prior to that, she led communications initiatives for VoLo Foundation, where her passion for mission-driven work deepened. She oversaw the creative production and promotion of the foundation’s flagship events, Climate Correction™ and Florida Climate Week, helping advance environmental awareness and community engagement through strategic storytelling.

A bilingual communications leader, Stephanie has developed culturally relevant content and engagement strategies in both English and Spanish, connecting with diverse audiences across the United States and Latin America. She has also served as a Spanish-language spokesperson on Univision and Telemundo.

Stephanie believes in authentic storytelling, collaboration, and the power of communication to create meaningful impact.