A member of our Community Impact Committee, Adrian is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Executive Director of Youth Development Network (YDN). He is recognized regionally as one of the leading facilitators, coaches, and trainers surrounding the strengths-based youth development approach. He assumed the role as Executive Director for the YDN in 2009.
Mr. Ruiz’s popularity as a strengths-based coach has enabled him the opportunity to work across systems and services. His clients include SMUD, Wells Fargo, VSP, Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, and California Stewardship Network. He has presented, facilitated, and coached to thousands of professionals throughout the state. Many groups credit him for their culture transforming from a deficit based environment to a thriving community that uses their strengths to accomplish greatness every day.