A Culture of Service

Meet alumni and students who are changing their world

World Changers Week highlights Andrews University alumni and students whose experiences bring continued growth and whose work makes a positive impact on their world. From March 15–19, visit andrews.edu each day for a new alumni feature, and join the Center for Faith Engagement each evening:

• Monday–Thursday, 8 p.m., PMC Youth Chapel
• Friday, 7:30 p.m., PMC Sanctuary

Chapel credit is available for in-person attendance. Livestream information and the full schedule of events are available on the UniversityFaith app.

Diana Cordero Ortiz

When did you attend Andrews and what did you study? How were you involved on campus?
I attended Andrews University from 2012–2016. I was a student dean at Lamson Hall and involved in the Accounting Club as well as the French Club.

Describe your current work.
I currently work for the General Conference Auditing Service (GCAS) Trans Euro Asia Area as an audit staff. While I am home-based in France, I serve as part of an international team that does policy and financial audits. I verify and test financial statements to prove they are a "true and fair" representation of their entity.

Why are you doing what you are doing? How are you influencing your community?
I am doing what I am doing because it was a job opportunity presented to me that I could not pass up. I loved traveling to meet new clients (Europe and a little of Asia), and I of course loved the auditing part of it. And why not work for the community that I have spent my whole life knowing—the Adventist church? I quickly found out that our structure has a mission at heart and I'm happy to be a part. I also love educating on how our structure works (example, tithe and offerings).

How did your Andrews experience impact your calling or your work?
Andrews allowed me to be in a position where I was able to relate to people of multiple cultures and positions. This allowed me to learn different styles of leadership and human living, all of which taught me how to be able to read and lead people.

What advice would you have for Andrews students as they prepare for life after university?
Three things:

1. ADULTING is NOT easy! It hits you HARD!! BUT you're not alone in that transition.
2. You have time for everything! Don't be in a rush!!
3. Life is rich in multiple ways, not just one.