Carlos Ortega’s passion for the health care industry and the elderly led him to form his first company which provides mental health services to patients in nursing homes. Over twenty years later, Geriatric Mental Health Specialists continues to provide superior individual and group therapy to hundreds of patients throughout the state of Texas.

As an educator and sought after dynamic public speaker, Mr. Ortega has taught hundreds of inner city high school students entrepreneurship, career development, and a strong work ethic. He has also taught over 20 different business courses to thousands of college students throughout Houston.

In addition to managing his companies and owning Aesthetica Med Spa of San Diego, Mr. Ortega is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Houston- Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. He currently teaches entrepreneurship to more college students than any other professor in the country and is a highly student rated professor.

Mr. Ortega earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University and his MBA degree from the University of Chicago.

He was born in Havana, Cuba and has lived in Texas for over 35 years.

Contact Information: cortega@uh.edu