Analise Ortiz

Analise Ortiz is an American politician, activist, and former journalist who is a member of the Arizona Senate representing the 24th district. Prior to that she was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Ortiz was born and raised in Arizona. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from Arizona State University in 2014.

Career

Ortiz began her career as a breaking news reporter for The Arizona Republic. From 2015 to 2017, she worked as a multimedia journalist for KGBT-TV in Harlingen, Texas. She then worked for KTNV-TV in Las Vegas. From 2018 to 2021, Ortiz worked for the ACLU of Arizona as a communications and campaign strategist. Since 2021, she has worked as a communication strategist at Rural Arizona Engagement. Ortiz was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in November 2022. She then ran for and won a seat in the Arizona Senate.