Beatriz “BB” Otero
President, Otero Strategy Group
BB Otero currently serves as Special Assistant to Montgomery County, MD Executive Marc Elrich providing advice and direction on health, human services, early childhood and immigrant integration strategy.
As president of Otero Strategy Group, an innovative consulting practice integrating education, health, human services and community development supports, with a focus on socially responsible policy and practice she advises nonprofits, philanthropy and local governments in strategic planning, policy development and funding strategies.
Ms. Otero served for four years as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services for the Government of the District of Columbia. Prior to which for 25 years she led CentroNia, a nationally recognized child and family services organization serving over 1,200 children and their families. As part of this work she developed DC Bilingual Public Charter School and multiple child development sites throughout the Washington region.
Additionally, Ms. Otero has a wide range of international experience and has also served on numerous local and national boards, including boards of education, hospitals and think tanks.She is the recipient of numerous awards for her leadership, advocacy and public service; in 2000, she was named Washingtonian of the Year.