Alexander Alex Paredes - Ruíz

Alexander Paredes-Ruíz serves as the Marketing Director at First Floor Theater, where responsibilities include enhancing patron experience, overseeing front-of-house procedures, and implementing a tiered ticketing model to improve accessibility. Previously, Alexander held the position of Marketing Manager, managing content creation and social media presence targeted at a younger audience. Experience as Archivist at Studio Theatre involved leading a significant archival project and collaborating with the University of Maryland for historical records. Alexander's roles in various theaters, including the Public Theater and Chicago Shakespeare Theater, highlight contributions in cultural criticism, Spanish language consulting, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master's in Latin American and Latino Studies, Alexander also has a dual undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts Management and History from Ithaca College. Additional experience includes teaching assistance, festival programming support at Chicago Latino Theater Alliance, and involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at Omnicom Health Group.