AMY RUIZ

Amy Ruiz brings the experience and leadership of a nearly 20-year Oregon career in local policy, strategic communications, and campaign direction to her work. 

For the past ten years, she has worked with public jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and private sector clients to advance their policy goals, whether at Portland City Hall, the op-ed pages, or the ballot box.

Prior to Swift, she was senior vice president at Strategies 360, where she led the Oregon team. She launched the local government relations practice and led the campaigns & communications practice.

Previously, she served for four years in Portland Mayor Sam Adams’ administration, as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director, and as a policy advisor. Before pivoting to a career in public policy and politics, Amy was a local reporter in Portland and Seattle for nearly ten years.

Amy lives in Southeast Portland with her three children.