Carlos Orduz serves in Outreach and Marketing at The New School's Center for Military Affiliated Students in New York City, supporting efforts to connect military-affiliated students with educational opportunities and resources. Before transitioning into outreach and marketing, he spent 30 years in building operations and compliance with Maxx Properties in Westchester, New York. 

Carlos is a committed supporter of the veteran community and has been involved in veteran-focused organizations and events for over a decade. He actively engages with the New York City veteran community as an Event Coordinator and advisor for the United War Veterans Council (UWVC), which produces New York City's Veterans Day Parade. He also serves on the parade's production staff and has previously volunteered with Team RWB, Wounded Warrior Project, and the Travis Manion Foundation. In addition, he serves as a leader of the GORUCK NYC Rucking Chapter.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the City University of New York.