Adrian Ruiz

Adrian Ruiz is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Associate Director of Admission (Transfer & International) at Santa Clara University since August 2022. Prior to this role, Adrian held positions such as Senior Advisor at CollegeAdvisor.com, where personalized college application guidance was provided, and Academic Success Coordinator at Austin Community College, assisting high school students with their academic challenges. Additionally, Adrian co-hosts the podcast But Why Tho?, engages in content creation as a self-employed video creator, and has a background in college advising and admissions. Adrian earned a Master’s degree in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education from Angelo State University and a Bachelor’s degree in History from The University of Texas at Austin.