José Arias-Ruiz

José Arias-Ruiz is an experienced professional in the field of enrollment management and community engagement. As a Senior Enrollment Manager at Year Up United since September 2021, José has previously held roles such as Enrollment Manager and Partner Agency & Community Engagement Coordinator at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. José’s career includes academic positions at California State University-Sacramento, notably as an Assistant Research Fellow and Program Coordinator, and leadership as Vice President of Academic Affairs for Associated Students, Inc. José also contributed to human resources operations at Target. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies from California State University-Sacramento, complemented by a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University.