Traci Ruiz

High Stakes Leadership

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Speaks on:

Adaptive Leadership

Crisis Management

Traci's Bio

Traci Ruiz, M.Ed., is a nationally recognized High Stakes Leadership Expert, International Keynote Speaker, and Crisis Strategist. With 25+ years in public safety, she retired as one of the highest-ranking Latina police officers in the U.S.—and the only Latina officer in Michigan to train officers, recruits, and community members in close-quarters combat and de-escalation for over two decades. As a detective, Traci co-founded Ingham County’s first Elder Death Review Team and is a court-certified Elder Abuse Expert. Today, she equips leaders to take decisive action that drives rapid results during times of crisis, challenge, or change.


Traci Offers the Following Talks

Adaptive LeadershipCrisis Management

High Stake Leadership

  • Confidence in making high pressure decisions.

  • Speed with decision-making.

  • Trust by those who work around you, as well as customers.

  • Influence with your peers, employees, stakeholders, and customers.

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