Founder

🟣 Founder

Ms. Luiza Inez Ortiz is the founder of Sister Of NEW Pre-Apprenticeship of South Florida Corp., a women‑led workforce development institution dedicated to expanding access, equity, and opportunity in the skilled trades. With a vision rooted in dignity, empowerment, and community advancement, she established Sister Of NEW to create clear, supported, and globally aligned pathways for women entering construction and related industries.

Her leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to safety, quality, and institutional excellence. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in the skilled trades and her expertise in nonprofit governance, she has architected a comprehensive institutional framework that includes:

ISO‑informed Quality Management principles
ISO 26000 social responsibility standards
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
A full Institutional Binder and Licensing & Compliance System
A Florida DOE Registered Pre‑Apprenticeship (P‑090)

Her work positions Sister Of NEW as a credible, transparent, and globally aligned institution — one capable of delivering high‑quality training, strengthening workforce pipelines, and advancing gender equity across Miami‑Dade and beyond.

Luiza’s leadership continues to shape Sister Of NEW’s mission, governance, and impact, ensuring that every woman who enters the program receives the support, safety, and opportunity needed to build a strong, successful career in the skilled trades.

🟣 Leadership Philosophy

Luiza leads with clarity, integrity, and a steadfast belief that women deserve full access to the opportunities that build communities and shape the future. As a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years of professional experience, her leadership is grounded in lived expertise, job‑site discipline, and a deep understanding of what women need to succeed in the skilled trades.

Her approach centers on:

Expanding economic mobility for women — creating pathways into high‑wage, high‑skill careers
Building safe, supportive learning environments — rooted in OSHA‑aligned safety, trauma‑informed practices, and job‑site readiness
Upholding global standards of quality and accountability — through ISO‑informed QMS, CQMS, and institutional governance
Strengthening families and communities through workforce development — ensuring training leads to stability, dignity, and long‑term advancement
Creating pathways to long‑term career stability and leadership — including apprenticeship, union engagement, and industry leadership roles

Her leadership reflects a balance of compassion, discipline, and strategic vision — shaped by her years in the Carpenters Union, her commitment to women’s empowerment, and her dedication to building a globally aligned, community‑rooted workforce institution.

🟣 Commitment to Women’s Empowerment

Luiza’s work is driven by the belief that when women gain access to skilled trades, entire communities benefit. As a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years of professional experience, she understands firsthand the barriers women face — and the power of creating clear, supported pathways into high‑skill, high‑wage careers.

Her commitment centers on:

Fair access to training and employment — removing barriers and opening doors to apprenticeship, union membership, and long‑term careers
Safe and respectful learning environments — grounded in OSHA‑aligned safety, trauma‑informed practices, and job‑site professionalism
Leadership development for women in construction — preparing participants not only to enter the trades, but to lead within them
Institutional transparency and accountability — upheld through ISO‑informed QMS, CQMS, and governance systems
Long‑term pathways into apprenticeship and employment — ensuring every participant has a supported route into stable, high‑wage work

Her leadership ensures that every participant receives the support, preparation, and respect they deserve — and that Sister Of NEW remains a trusted, globally aligned institution advancing women’s empowerment in the skilled trades.

🟣 Institutional Vision

Under Luiza’s direction, Sister Of NEW is designed not just as a training program, but as a full institutional ecosystem — complete with governance, quality systems, safety standards, and transparent documentation. Drawing from her experience as a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years in the skilled trades, Luiza built Sister Of NEW to function with the rigor, structure, and accountability expected of a professional workforce institution.

Her vision is to establish a women‑led institution that stands as a national and global model for:

Equity in workforce development
ISO‑aligned quality and governance systems
OSHA‑aligned safety culture and job‑site readiness
Transparent institutional documentation and accountability
Community‑rooted, globally aligned impact

Sister Of NEW reflects her belief that women deserve institutional‑level support, not just training — a full ecosystem that prepares them for long‑term success, leadership, and stability in the skilled trades.

Her vision continues to shape the organization’s growth, ensuring that Sister Of NEW remains credible, transparent, and aligned with global workforce development standards.

🟣 A Message From the Founder

Sister Of NEW was created to open doors that have been closed for too long. As a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years of experience, Luiza knows firsthand what it means to fight for access, respect, and opportunity in the skilled trades — and she built this institution so women no longer have to fight alone.

Women deserve the opportunity to build, lead, and shape the world around them. Through structured training, OSHA‑aligned safety education, and a community of support, Sister Of NEW is creating pathways that change lives, strengthen families, and uplift entire communities.

Our work is grounded in dignity, equity, and the belief that every woman deserves the chance to succeed — not just in the trades, but in life. Sister Of NEW stands as a women‑led institution committed to opening doors, removing barriers, and building a future where women’s leadership in construction is recognized, respected, and celebrated.

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