Daniel Ruiz II

Daniel Ruiz II serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, where responsibilities include driving the CEO’s strategic priorities and managing communications to ensure alignment among stakeholders. Previously, Daniel held several key positions in the State of Arizona, including Chief of Staff for Governor Doug Ducey, where oversight of state government operations and coordination of the state's COVID-19 response were paramount. Daniel's extensive experience also encompasses roles in communications and public affairs, contributing to voter education campaigns and overseeing agency operations in various capacities for organizations such as the Maricopa County Recorder's Office and the Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/Corporate Communications and an Associate's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix.