Jeffrey Ruiz is a Dallas native who focuses on government accountability in his South Dallas and West Dallas reporting as a Report for America corps member. His journalist expertise lies in covering immigrants, the transgender community, the Latino community, poverty and the unhoused. He also enjoys diving into religion and its influence in the community.
When asked why Ruiz chose to write for Dallas Free Press, he says, “Being a part of a local newsroom that serves the community in any way possible with the readers’ best interest in mind is where I always dreamed of being a journalist. I look forward to the day I start writing news stories in Spanish to be translated into English.”
When Ruiz needs a break, you can find him enjoying lunch at his favorite go-to spots: La Tacotrona and Locura Small Bites.
Location:
Dallas, TX
Languages Spoken:
English and Spanish
Areas of Expertise:
Government accountability in South Dallas and West Dallas
Location Expertise:
Dallas, TX
Official Title:
Community and Communications Coordinator
Email Address:
jeffrey@dallasfreepress.com
Linkedin Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruizjeffrey/
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