Jewish Family & Children’s Service Appoints Two New Board Members

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), a leading human services nonprofit organization in Maricopa County, announced today it has appointed two new board members. Analise Ortiz and Peter Moraga were confirmed during the organization’s December board meeting and will each serve a three-year term.

“Jewish Family & Children’s Service is where it is today thanks in large part to volunteer leaders who give their time and expertise selflessly and to improve the community we all call home,” said Dr. Lorrie Henderson, president and CEO of JFCS. “As the latest additions to our board, Analise and Peter will contribute distinct perspectives to our organization. They join a seasoned and diverse board that remains steadfast in guiding us toward the future.”

Analise Ortiz is the founder of Ortiz Communications, a communications consulting firm where she leads her clients’ communications strategies including social media management, media relations and campaign strategy development. Ortiz is also a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, elected in November 2022 to represent District 24 comprising Maryvale and Glendale.

Peter Moraga is a Senior Client Executive at Experian and is responsible for account development and growth for Experian's Strategic Partners across business information, financial services, and startups entering the consumer credit space. Moraga is a graduate of Arizona State University

Ortiz and Moraga will join current board members chair Janice Dinner, Vice Chair Edward Ober, Secretary Pam Meyer, Susan Hirshman, Jevin Hodge, Carol Kern, Jennifer Kirshner, Karen Owens, Michael Seiden, Meghan Shapiro, Immediate Past Chairman Dr. Paul E. Stander, Dr. Tamara Zach, and emeritus board members Lenore Schupack, Carol Seidberg, and Edna Sitelman.