Michael Cruz

Michael Cruz is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in strategic marketing and brand management across various industries. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at Human Health Project and the Senior Director of Consumer Marketing & Paid Media at the YMCA of Greater New York, Michael also holds the position of Senior Consultant at BAJKOWSKI + PARTNERS LLC. Previous roles include Director of Marketing at City Harvest, where significant media campaigns were successfully executed, and Head of Marketing at Tin Building by Jean-Georges, which generated substantial media impressions. Michael's earlier career includes impactful positions at New York Road Runners, Columbus Foods, and FIJI Water, demonstrating a consistent record of driving revenue growth, enhancing brand awareness, and leading teams to achieve strategic objectives. With a BA in Linguistics from UCLA and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder, Michael combines creative vision with analytical expertise.