Elias Ortega

Elias Ortega is a finance professional with extensive experience in grant accounting and financial analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Grants Accountant at Rising Communities since June 2024, Elias previously held the position of Grants Accountant at the KIPP Foundation from December 2022 to June 2024. Prior to that, Elias worked as a Financial Analysis Specialist at People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) from July 2021 to December 2022, and briefly as an Administrative Intern II for the City of Los Angeles in early 2021. Elias began the finance career at California State University, Los Angeles, where roles included Finance/Accounting Assistant, A.S.I. Vice Chair for Finance, and Board of Directors Member. Elias earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Los Angeles.