Kristina Ruiz-Healy

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy - Professional Summary:   

 

An accomplished print and broadcast journalist, Kristina Ruiz-Healy has garnered considerable experience as a public speaker on a variety of subjects, such as writing, Latin-American socioeconomic issues, cultural communications, journalism and her personal experiences as the daughter of two cultures.

 

Eight years after employment as a Staff Writer and Photographer for the Lackland Tailspinner, the newspaper at Lackland Air Force Base, Kristina Ruiz-Healy received an invitation to speak as part of the Hispanic Heritage Week organized by the Defense Language Institute at Lackland.

She spoke to national and international military personnel about her experiences and perspectives as a bicultural writer.  

 

At the First Friday Literary Event, hosted by SAY Sí, a nonprofit multi-disciplinary arts program that serves San Antonio youth, Kristina Ruiz-Healy told stories about her bicultural heritage and how her family’s traditions gave her the tools to navigate through various culturally diverse environments,  situations and how these experiences have shaped her writing and courage to get through some of life's most challenging situations. 

 

She also earned an invitations to speak at the President’s Conference on Immigration at Trinity University, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Honors Convocation,  the Creative Writing Graduate Program at St. Mary’s University,  Cultural Communication class, at the University of Texas at San Antonio and at the Free Trade Alliance Mexico Group. At all these groups, Kristina Ruiz-Healy took the opportunity to inspire student to embrace who they are and follow a vision of what they would like to achieve in life no matter obstacles lie ahead. 

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy reminded students that the best time to dream, work hard and face fears is when life's  dreams feel out of reach. Kristina Ruiz-Healy told a story about the discouragement her own high school English teacher gave her.   Kristina decided to continue following her passion to write, practiced her writing no matter how many times she failed and secured a column in the La Mesa Forum at the age of 17.

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Latin American Studies and Studio Art from Mills College. She earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

 

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy - Professional Experience:    

 



Kristina Ruiz-Healy Assistant Monitour

Assistant Monitour

Expert Fencing Instruction

San Antonio, TX 78232

 

Certified as an Assistant Monitour by the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA), Kristina Ruiz-Healy serves as a Coach at multiple venues in and around the San Antonio, Texas area. Utilizing both interpersonal communication skills and a natural inclination for the sport, the art and precision of fencing, Kristina Ruiz-Healy is at home teaching promising young athletes in an after School Structured Program Environment.

 

Membership in the Coaches Association provides opportunities and benefits to coaches unavailable through any other organization. The USFCA provides opportunities to enhance your professional coaching career, improve your teaching, receive internationally recognized accreditation, serve on committees, support the associations' programs to upgrade the coaching and teaching of fencing, and gain access to USFCA member services.

The United States Fencing Coaches' Association is a national academy of the Academie d'Armes Internationale, (AAI), the world organization of fencing masters. There are currently more than 20 members nations in the AAI. The diplomas awarded through the USFCA are recognized by the AAI and its member national academies throughout the world.

 

 

Sabbatical

Writer/Author

Assistant - Moniteur

 

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy embarked on her Sabbatical with purpose, direction and above all desire. Kristina Ruiz-Healy has focused on developing her writing, her art and her skills surrounding her passion for the art and sport of Fencing. With the aspiration of learning fencing from the academic perspective, Kristina Ruiz-Healy received her certification from the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the Academie d'Armes Internationale (AAI). Kristina Ruiz-Healy is developing her coaching skills to continue her endeavors as, coach, competitor and academic.

 

 

 

Educational Testing Service (ETS)

International Copyright Coordinator - Legal Department

Proofreader and Editor

 

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy served in two distinct positions with ETS. She began as a Proofreader and Editor and quickly excelled to International Copyright Coordinator in Educational Testing Service’s Legal Department where she was responsible for negotiations between the company and various copyright holders in the United States and abroad, transactions with the appropriate parties for the development of new and improved educational testing products for a global marketplace. Kristina Ruiz-Healy earned a promotion to the role of International Copyright Coordinator after a brief period as a Proofreader and Editor at the company

 

 

 

 

NPR - Texas Public Radio

Writer and On-Air Political Commentator

“A View from Two Countries”

San Antonio, Tx 78229

 

 

KPAC has specialized in broadcasting classical music and fine arts information since November 7, 1982. For the most part, its programming is created from its own library of classical music recordings – a collection that provides varied and comprehensive opportunities to sample the entire range of the music. The schedule also includes live broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera and recorded concerts by some of the world’s finest symphony orchestras. Specialty programs include music for children, early music and new compact disc releases. KPAC is listened to regularly by as many as 60,000 people.

 

 

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy - Education:    

 



University of Texas at San Antonio

Political Science

Master of Arts

San Antonio, TX 78249

 

The Master of Arts degree in Political Science offers students the opportunity to develop and expand their understanding of political theories, methodologies, and substantive political affairs. The program prepares students for possible careers in city, state and federal government, international governmental and non-governmental organizations, public opinion polling, campaign management, community college teaching and other related occupations. The program also provides excellent preparation for law school and doctoral studies. Students may specialize in American Government, International Politics, or Political Theory and Public Law, or design their own specialization.

 

 

Mills College

Communication

Bachelor of Arts

Oakland, CA 94613

 

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society.

 



SKILLS

 

Editing

Journalism

Copy Writing

International Diplomacy

Fencing Assistant Coach

Expert Competitive Fencer

Interpersonal Communication

Expert Bilingual Interpretation

 

 

 

Kristina Ruiz-Healy - Interests:   

 



SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

 

Coordinated international intellectual property copyright management efforts for the legal department of an educational assessment development and research organization. Utilized international, cultural, linguistic and literary knowledge to maneuver between and negotiate contracts with government institutions, literary agencies, authors and artists from Latin American, the United States, and Europe. Interfaced in English and Spanish to implement business protocols according to culture, institution or country. Served as the bridge between divergent cultures to complete business transactions. Implemented a system to remove cultural and language barriers and facilitate efficient processes between editorial and copyright departments and international agencies. RESULTS: Expanded access to internationally copyrighted materials led to development of improved products, enhancing corporate image in the market.

 

 

 

Fencing Achievements

 

 

2010

Assistant coach

 

2008

Southwest Sectionals, Nationals Qualifying Event 2nd place

 

2006

Southwest Sectionals, National Qualifiers, 1st place

 

PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

 

Cultural Communication, University of Texas at San Antonio

Hispanic Heritage Week, Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB

Creative Writing Graduate Program, St. Mary’s University

Honors Convocation, University of the Incarnate Word

President’s Conference on Immigration, Trinity University

First Friday Literary Event, SAY SI

Free-Trade Alliance Mexico Group

Journalism Forum, Northside Independent School District

 

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

 

Organizations:

Arte’prenours Group,

United States Air Force,

Consulate General Of Mexico,

United States Fencing Association,

Southwest Center of Arts and Crafts,

San Antonio Museum of Modern Art,

The United States Fencing Coaches' Association

 

Community Service:

National Public Radio supporter and past contributor

 

Charities:

Goodwill and Salvation Army - strong believer in their mission to help people in recovery and support them as a recycling alternative.

 

Hobbies / Activities:

Fencing, Fencing Competitions, Photography, Traveling, Writing, Public Relations, Collecting Art.

 

 

Favorite Quotes:

 

“There are no failures - just experiences and your reactions to them.”

Tom Krause

 

“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

 

-Steve Jobs

 

 

 

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Kristina Ruiz-Healy is San Antonio Ethnic Food Writer for the Examiner, covering markets, cooking and ingredients. Ruiz-Healy spent three years developing, writing and voicing a series of commentaries "A View from Two Countries" airing weekly on Morning Edition for Texas Public Radio. Kristina Ruiz-Healy holds a Bachelors degree from Mills College and Masters degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a competitive fencer and an assistant fencing coach.