Maria Cristina Ruiz

Maria Cristina Ruiz, M.S., PHR, SHRM-CP, currently serves as a Human Resources Benefits Specialist II at Florida International University since August 2021. Ruiz has accumulated extensive experience in benefits administration across various organizations, including previous roles as Benefits Administrator at Charter School Associates and Turnberry, as well as Benefits Specialist I at Florida International University. Additional experience includes positions in human resources coordination, assisting, and internships. Ruiz holds a Master of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Arts in Community & Public Affairs from Concordia University, complemented by a high school diploma from Colegio San Jose de Tarbes. An early career role involved developing social media strategies for promoting Canada’s official languages as a Social Media Intern with the Government of Canada.