Michele Ruiz

Trustee at Art Center College of Design

Michele Ruiz is a bi-lingual serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker whose passions include strategic communications, empowerment, diversity & inclusion, the study of bias, content creation, social media, emerging technologies, and, of course, art.

Considered a thought leader in entrepreneurship and marketing communications, Ruiz has been interviewed and quoted by major news organizations including CNN and The New York Times. She frequently contributes to third-party media and content sites, sharing her content across multiple platforms with her almost 100K followers. Ruiz serves as a brand ambassador for some of the world's largest corporations, leveraging the power of her influence to aid their marketing campaign efforts, including prominent national speaking tours. She has also served as a keynote speaker on a variety of topics including inspirational and motivational themes based on her life's story.


Timeline

  • Trustee

    Current role