Ashley Ruiz is the Vice President of Social Impact at McKinstry – a national leader in designing, constructing, operating and maintaining high-performing buildings. Ashley leads McKinstry’s social and environmental responsibility work including diversity, equity and inclusion, employee volunteerism, philanthropy, and decarbonization strategy, driving change across our industry and our communities. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies and International Studies from the University of Denver, a Master of Science in Project and Program Management from Brandeis University, a certificate in Strategic Social Responsibility from Pepperdine, a certificate in Corporate Sustainability from NYU, and is an accredited Project Management Professional (PMP). A lifelong advocate and activist for sustainability and social justice, Ashley is deeply passionate about engaging the corporate sector in driving impactful and positive changes.