Diego Ortiz

Diego Ortiz was born in Bogota, Colombia and raised in London, Ontario. He completed his BA at the University of Western Ontario and expects to graduate from the Political Science Honour Specialization program. Concurrently, Diego earned a minor in Global Development from the Centre for Global Studies at Huron University College. He has a particular interest in business and government relations and policy implementation. Diego is very much looking forward to sharing new experiences with his 2011/12 OLIP colleagues and is seeking a career in government relations upon completion of the internship

Favourite book: Anything that's been made into a movie, or vice-versa.

Favourite tv show: Modern Family

Favourite fictional character: Santa Claus

If you had to live in a movie/painting, which one would it be? Titanic - if I get to be the Captain.

If you were a paint colour, what would your name be? Ultramarine Blue

Favourite Toronto intersection (could be neighbourhood, I suppose): Yonge and Dundas when the pedestrians' lights turn to 'all sides crossing'. I stand in the middle of the intersection and admire the centre of the universe.

If you could only bring three things to a desert island, they would be... A gym, SuperPump250, Chocolate flavoured protein shakes

Favourite fresh Ontario produce (aka fruit or veg): BlackFly Vodka