About the Studio

For the past decade, my career has been built entirely on trust. My path has been paved by word-of-mouth recommendations, leading me from deep-matrix agencies to grassroots non-profits. I have earned the confidence of diverse leaders by solving complex problems, leading content strategy at the highest levels and building digital infrastructures from the ground up.

I did not return home to build a consulting firm or agency. These names imply that I am here to manage accounts and conduct transactions. 

I chose Ruiz Desert Studio with the intent of building a workshop. A place of craft where raw ideas are tempered into reality. The Mojave Desert does not need more noise, it needs architects. It needs a space where strategy is treated as a discipline and narrative is an art form.

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My goal is to future-proof the Mojave. I am bringing my expertise home to help our region's organizations build the capacity they need to thrive. This studio is where I apply data literacy, strategic research, and narrative design to ensure that our region grows and regional identity gets stronger.

The Studio is a place of learning and knowledge sharing. I plan to fill the studio with individuals whose commitment to the Mojave is both fierce and tender.

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I am a student of human nature who enjoys challenging the status quo. If you are ready to bridge the gap between complex analytics and your organization's true story, I am ready to help you write it.

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Christopher Ruiz

Steward of the Mojave Desert, Strategist, Futurist, & Studio Manager