Tiphanie Ortiz

I attribute my success to motivation, perseverance, and the encouragement of the people who believe in me. There have been times when I felt overwhelmed and questioned whether I could keep going, but I have always found a way to push forward. My wife, whom I met early in my career, has been one of my greatest sources of encouragement and motivation. Whenever I have felt like giving up or reached a point where I thought I was done, she has reminded me of my capabilities and encouraged me to keep moving forward. Her support, along with my own determination, has taught me to stay resilient, embrace challenges, and continue striving for growth. Along with my mother and father who have never given up on me through all my trials and tribulations.

The best career advice I have ever received was from a mentor in high school who encouraged me to understand that challenges and difficult moments are temporary. At the time, I believed the military was the only career path for me, and when she learned that I was leaving, she reminded me that no matter how difficult a situation may feel, it will eventually pass. Her words taught me not to allow setbacks, criticism, or challenging circumstances to define my future. I carry that lesson with me throughout my career today: keep moving forward, trust the process, and remember that difficult seasons are temporary.

I would tell young women to never wait until they feel completely ready to take an opportunity. Some of the biggest opportunities come when you’re still learning and growing. Be confident enough to walk into spaces where you may be the only woman in the room, ask questions, build relationships, and never be afraid to advocate for yourself. Most importantly, remember that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about being willing to learn, adapt, and create opportunities for yourself and others.

One of the biggest challenges is creating more opportunities for women, particularly in leadership and sports. Women’s sports are growing tremendously, but there is still a gap in resources, visibility, sponsorship, and investment compared with men’s sports. I also see that challenge as one of our greatest opportunities. There is so much room to build programs, organizations, and platforms that give women the chance to compete, lead, and be recognized. That is a major part of what motivates me as I continue developing Pocono Frost and creating something that can have a lasting impact in the community.

Integrity, resilience, accountability, and creating opportunities for others are the values that guide me most. I believe in doing the right thing even when no one is watching, holding myself accountable, and continuing to push forward when things become difficult. I also value family and community because success means more to me when I can use it to create opportunities for others. Whether I’m leading professionally, building something of my own, or supporting the people around me, I want my work to leave a positive impact and show other women that they can create their own path rather than waiting for someone to create one for them.