Strategic Initiatives

As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Amber Wuertz initiates, directs and implements a broad range of topics of organizational significance for all operations and activities of human resources, including special projects and key strategic initiatives. In her role, Wuertz Works directly with leadership and stakeholders to formulate and execute strategies aligned with university needs.

Wuertz received her bachelor’s degree from Western State College of Colorado, and her master’s degree in management from the University of Florida. Wuertz has worked in UFHR since 2006 and has previously served in roles in Talent Acquisition & Onboarding, Employee Relations, and Classification and Compensation.

In her professional experience, Florencia Otegui-Johnson has had the opportunity and privilege to see the University from multiple vantage points – department, college, and central office level. Along with her curious nature, she brings enthusiasm and a penchant for information gathering to every project she touches.

Otegui-Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, magna cum laude, from The Florida State University and a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida. She joined UF in 2016 and previously served as Chief of Staff at UF Online. Most recently, Otegui-Johnson completed the UF Academy in 2024.