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Elizabeth Burton Ortiz has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, a Master of Arts in Political Science, and a Juris Doctor. After graduating from law school, Ms. Ortiz clerked at the Arizona Court of Appeals. Ms. Ortiz then joined the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, in Phoenix, Arizona, where she prosecuted cases for sixteen years. During that time, Ms. Ortiz served as a Bureau Chief in Juvenile, Pretrial, Charging, and Appeals. In 2009, Ms. Ortiz joined the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council (APAAC) as the Senior Staff Attorney and was subsequently named Executive Director. In addition to her APAAC duties, Ms. Ortiz is co-chair of the Arizona Governor’s Commission to Prevent Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence and chair of the State Bar of Arizona Public Lawyers Executive Council. She serves as a board member for the National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators, the National District Attorney’s Association, the Arizona Forensic Science Academy, the Arizona Supreme Court’s Commission of Victims in Court, the State Bar of Arizona Criminal Justice Executive Council, and the State Bar of Arizona Professionalism Advisory Council. Further, Ms. Ortiz is co-chair of the National District Attorney’s Association Training & Education Committee, and chair of the National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators Training Committee. Ms. Ortiz teaches extensively throughout Arizona, the United States, and in Mexico on a wide variety of trial advocacy and ethics topics for organizations including the American Bar Association, the Office of the New York Attorney General, the Alliance Partnership Program, the National Crime Victims Law Institute Conference, and for prosecutor conferences in Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Additionally, she serves as a facilitator across the country for the Lessons From the Holocaust: What You Do Matters course. In 2022, the State Bar of Arizona presented Ms. Ortiz with the Michael Cudahy Criminal Justice Award. Additionally, in 2024, Ms. Ortiz was recognized as one of the Leaders of the Year in Public Policy by the Arizona Capitol Times. |
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Sean Colella |
Sean Colella joined the APAAC team as an Administrative Assistant in 2018 and was promoted in 2023 to the position of Audio Visual Specialist. Sean’s technical expertise has proven especially valuable as APAAC expands its virtual trainings and On-Demand library. In addition to helping prepare APAAC’s in-person trainings, Sean focuses on sound engineering, video editing, desktop publishing, videography, and designing APAAC’s website. |
 Britt Wimmer Office Manager & Grant Administrator (602) 542-7222 |
Britt Wimmer joined the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council in 2023 as the Office Manager and Grant Administrator. They spent the previous 18 years managing a publishing house where they developed strong project management skills and discovered a passion for accounting and analytics. Britt spent a large portion of their childhood in Arizona and knew it was where they wanted to return when it came time to attend university. They can’t imagine living anywhere else. Most weekends you will find them kayaking on one of Arizona’s beautiful lakes or rivers and spending time with loved ones. |
 Susan Morgan Executive Assistant (602) 542-7222 |
Susan Morgan joined the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council in 2024 as the Executive Assistant. Before joining APAAC, Ms. Morgan spent several years in corporate event planning and event management in the technology distribution industry. She was raised in the East Valley and graduated from Arizona State University. In her free time, Susan and her husband are avid travelers and hikers who enjoy exploring the natural beauty of Arizona and other parts of the U.S. |
 Jacob Campbell Meeting & Training Coordinator |
Jacob Campbell joined the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council in early 2025 as the Meeting & Training Coordinator. Previously, Jacob had spent 8 years in the online food ordering industry, working in quality assurance, where he gained an invaluable eye for detail. Jacob is a first generation Arizonan in his direct family, and attended Scottsdale Community College for media production. On a typical weekend, Jacob can be found playing board games and video games with his friends and wife.
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 Tracy Burks Director of Conference Services |
Tracy Burks joined the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council in 2025 as the Director of Conference Services. Prior to joining APAAC, she spent much of her career coordinating events and leading a wide range of training programs. Tracy lived in Southeastern AZ for several years before making her home in the Phoenix area. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Arizona and spending time with her family.
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