September 22, 2020

Adrian Ruiz

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Adrian Ruiz is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Executive Director of 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. Over the previous years, Adrian has held the positions of Co-Executive Director and Youth Development Institute Lead Trainer. Adding Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to his repertoire, Adrian continues to shift the paradigm in how youth and adults partner with each other to create life-changing opportunities for youth to thrive and succeed.

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