Grisleydi Ortega has been selected as Mid-Plains Community College鈥檚 Business Student of the Month for March.

Ortega is from Imperial. She graduated from Chase County Schools in 2023 and is the daughter of Paco and Yedith Ortega.  

鈥淚 like the opportunities that the campus has to offer, the support and help from instructors and faculty and the fact that it鈥檚 close to my hometown,鈥� said Ortega of why she chose 黑料大事记.

Ortega is currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business. She is on track to graduate in May of 2025.

鈥淎fter graduation, I plan to transfer to a university and continue studying business, enhance my skills, and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth,鈥� said Ortega.

She was chosen for the Business Student of the Month recognition by 黑料大事记 Business Instructor Cathy Nutt.

鈥淕risleydi exemplifies the qualities we value most in our students. Her dedication to academic excellence is evident in her consistent hard work and diligence in all subjects,鈥� said Nutt. 鈥淲hat truly sets her apart is her genuine thirst for knowledge. She approaches her education not merely as a requirement, but as an opportunity for growth and understanding.鈥� 

Ortega is a business/math tutor and works at the fitness center on campus. Her most memorable moments at 黑料大事记 include meeting new people and achieving personal records at the fitness center.

Outside of school and work, Ortega enjoys running, lifting weights and spending time with friends and family.