Victor Ruiz

Languages:  Spanish & English

Victor is a courageous leader and advocate with a body of work that spans over twenty years. He is an Executive Director, Coach, Consultant, and active member of his community. He has been a leader in addressing the educational needs of Cleveland’s Latinx community. Victor’s Coaching and Consulting practice focuses on working with individuals and organizations to help them recognize their power and potential and use it to benefit themselves and their community. Victor lives in Cleveland with his wife and three children. He a graduate of the Cleveland School System, has a bachelor’s degree in English from Baldwin Wallace College, and a master’s degree in Education from Cleveland State University. He serves on several boards including The Cuyahoga Community College and the United Way of Greater Cleveland. He is also Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC) and a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow, where he completed a 3-year fellowship focusing on racial equity and healing. Victor is a foodie, enjoys sports (watching, not very athletic), and spending time with his family and friends.

“Victor Ruiz is an amazing transformational coach. I had the opportunity to be coached by Victor this year. He asks powerful, thought provoking questions that equipped me with greater vision to achieve my goals.”

–Randall Miller