Chris Cortez, Vice Chair. Chris Cortez is Vice President of Military Affairs at Microsoft, a position focused on providing IT career opportunities to transitioning U.S. military members and veterans. In this role he oversees the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy designed to prepare transitioning military personnel for jobs in the IT industry, works closely with Microsoft's military recruiting team, and is an advocate for Microsoft employees who have served in the military. The SVA Board of Advisors has twelve members. The current board leadership is as follows. Geoffrey J. Deutsch, Chair. Geoff Deutsch has spent nearly 25 years helping transform large systems for delivering healthcare and human services. Geoff began his career as a "turnaround” executive with international hospital systems, managed care companies and health technology firms, where he established a record of rapid, breakthrough performance improvements. His introduction to the nonprofit sector came when Elizabeth Dole hired him in to help transform the American Red Cross. As a volunteer, Geoff has supported the Presidents and Boards of several national charities, with a focus on applying business principles to the nonprofit sector.