Ruya Kristal Sayim

Ruya Kristal Sayim, MPH, is a skilled professional with extensive experience in business development and public health. Currently serving as the Manager of Business & Strategy at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing since February 2023, Ruya previously held the role of Business Development Manager at Hillsides from January 2019 to January 2023, where responsibilities included advancing strategic growth and managing proposal development. Earlier experience includes a position as Project Specialist at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, focusing on health education for adolescents, and internships at organizations such as Fuck Cancer and the World Health Organization, where contributions ranged from developing educational materials to supporting tobacco control initiatives. Ruya holds a Master of Public Health in Global Health Leadership from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from California State University, Northridge.