Lesly Ortiz, DMSc, PA-C

The program Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) officer provides programmatic oversight of JEDI initiatives, collaborating with program leadership and the university diversity, equity, and inclusion chair to create, implement, and monitor program strategies to ensure fair and equitable treatment of students, faculty, and staff.

Dr. Lesly Ortiz is a licensed and certified physician assistant. She earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Sciences from AdventHealth University (formerly Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences). In 2010, earned a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant studies at Nova Southeastern University. In 2021, she earned a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg with an advanced professional practice of Neurological surgery. She has clinical experience specializing in general pediatrics and adult neurosurgery including inpatient, outpatient, intensive care unit (ICU), and surgery settings.