Cynthia M. Ruiz is an Author, Professor, Inspirational Speaker and Leadership expert. She has received over 50 accolades and awards for her leadership and service to Los Angeles and currently serves as a Los Angeles City Commissioner overseeing a multibillion-dollar pension portfolio for City employees.

Cynthia has over twenty years of experience teaching and public speaking. She appeared in the movie Discover the Gift with his Holiness the Dalai Lama and Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith. She is the author of two books, “Cherokee Wisdom - 12 Lessons for Becoming a Powerful Leader” and “Finding Sane Relationships in a Crazy World.”  Visit http://cynthiamruiz.com.

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