Maritza Ruiz
Interim Director for SAIL
mruiz@uoregon.edu

Maritza Ruiz joined the SAIL team in March of 2023. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oregon. Prior to joining the UO, Maritza worked in the non-profit sector specifically around Youth Programming. For all of her professional career, Maritza has worked in youth programs of all ages ranging from 2.5-year-olds to teen volunteer programs. She also has a huge passion for work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Maritza was raised in Caldwell, Idaho, and is a first-generation graduate herself. Being a part of the SAIL team at the UO, Maritza hopes to continue to serve underrepresented populations and bring awareness to the barriers that students face when trying to reach their academic goals. During her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her partner and their two dogs.