Steven Cruz

Steven Cruz has a diverse work experience in the fields of communications, digital strategy, and public affairs consulting. Steven most recently served as the Director at City Fund, beginning in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Communications at Leadership for Educational Equity from 2019 to 2022, where they led messaging, crisis communications, and media relations efforts. Steven also provided strategic advice and executive support in various areas of communications and external relations.

From 2019 to 2020, Cruz worked as a Senior Public Affairs Consultant at Florida International University, where they supported fundraising and donor relations goals, coordinated with external officials, and developed digital strategies. Steven was previously a Senior Director of Digital Strategy at rbb Communications from 2018 to 2019.

Cruz also has experience as a Senior Director of Strategy at Red Edge, LLC from 2017 to 2018, where they provided integrated marketing and messaging solutions for various clients. Earlier in their career, they worked at Stand Together as the Digital Director from 2016 to 2017, overseeing digital marketing programs for conservative outreach organizations. Steven then served as the Deputy Digital Director and Spokesperson from 2012 to 2016, where they worked on digital outreach efforts and engaged with Hispanic and millennial audiences.

Steven Cruz earned a Master's degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Crisis Management & Communications from The George Washington University, studying between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in International Relations at Florida International University from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, Steven obtained a certification as a Certified ScrumMaster™ (CSM™) from the Scrum Alliance in October 2018.