Derrick Cruz

Derrick Cruz is a skilled professional with diverse experience in sales and international relations. Currently serving as a Sales Representative at GAF since June 2023, Derrick previously worked with the YMCA of Greater Houston in the Legal Orientation Program, focusing on supporting refugee and immigrant communities from January 2020 to June 2023. Prior roles include Consular Protection and Legal Affairs at the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston, a project manager and blogger for AIESEC Egypt, an internship at the Mexican Embassy in Germany, and public relations engagement at KU Leuven promoting refugee integration. Derrick also has experience as a project manager at SEJUVE and as a consular assistant at the Honorary Italian Consulate. Derrick is pursuing a Master's degree in International Security Studies at the University of Arizona, expected to complete in May 2024, after obtaining a Bachelor's degree from Universidad del Valle de México.