My name is Kimberly Ruiz, I’m a first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student. I’m bilingual, fluent in Spanish, and learning English as a second language. At a young age discovered I have a learning disability called dyslexia. So growing up reading, writing, and even communicating was super challenging. I mean can you imagine switching back and forth between two languages and learning a new one as you grow? So I accepted the learning disability was not going to hold me back from getting an education.

In my spare time, I like to draw, paint, go thrift shopping, attend shows/concerts, collect vinyl records and cassettes, and drink tea and coffee! 

My purpose in life is to create art whether it's to paint, draw, or design what I envision in the world. 

Life's too short, live the way you want to live.

- Kim