The Speaker:

Frank Ruiz, the Salton Sea Program Director for Audubon California, advocates for a healthier and sustainable Salton Sea in partnerships with local communities and various other entities from all sectors. Prior to joining Audubon, Frank created among the faith-based communities a conservation movement that crossed the threshold of conservation and environmental justice, leading to the creation of “Por La Creacion: A faith based alliance”, an organization that seeks to educate and empower the Latino communities in areas of environment protection, protection of public lands and public policy. He worked tirelessly toward the recent designation of monuments in the California Desert. Frank inherently understands the balance between economic progress and conservations efforts.

In addition, Frank has been a mental health professional, clergy, police chaplain, and advisor to many public and private entities. He enjoys hiking, camping and playing golf along with his two kids and wife