Genaro Ruiz

Manager, Business and Economic Development - Genaro Ruiz

Prior to returning for his second stint with HEDC, Genaro worked for the Coalition of Hispanic Organizations (COHO) as their Coordinator/Director.For the majority of Genaro's life, he has served his community by working for a Latino non-profit organization or serving on a non-profit organization's Board.

Genaro was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and prides himself in being a life-long resident of Kansas City's Westside neighborhood.In terms of education, Genaro graduated from Rockhurst High School, a Jesuit college prep school, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

In March of 2004, Genaro was appointed to the Missouri Governor's Commission of Hispanic Affairs.In the past, Genaro was a member of the Neighborhood Tourism and Development Fund Committee for the City of Kansas City, Missouri (2000-2001), served as a Board Member of Cabot Westside Clinic (1999-2003), and of Guadalupe Centers, Inc. (1993-1997).

Genaro Ruiz of Kansas City is a specialist for the Hispanic Economic Development Corp. and Jackson County Committeeman, 1st Ward.

Secretary Genaro Ruiz
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Secretary Genaro Ruiz: Genaro most recently worked for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce but is now employed in US Congressman Emanuel Cleaver's local office.
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Genaro continues to be a voice for Hispanics as well as an organized and professional Secretary for the committee.

- Genaro Ruiz, Kansas City, specialist with Hispanic Economic Development Corp.

Genaro Ruiz, Economic Development Specialist, Hispanic Economic Development Corporation

"This proposal will make the roads of Missouri safer by enabling people who are an important part of the work force to get a legal driver's license," said Genaro Ruiz of the Hispanic Economic Development Committee in Kansas City.

Interactive television

The interactive conference was sponsored by University Outreach and Extension and Alianzas, a group that seeks to develop a better understanding of language and cultural differences.

It was held at University of Missouri-Kansas City and linked via interactive television to sites in Springfield, Kirksville, Columbia, Mexico, St. Louis, Sedalia, Reeds Spring and Joplin.

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Ruiz said efforts are under way to get new House and Senate sponsors to back the bill in the January session.He hoped to gain support from both political parties, as well as from rural and urban areas.

"This is not a Mexican issue.This is not a Latino issue.This is an immigrant issue," Ruiz said.

The issue is important to Hispanics, however, because of the shift in population in the Missouri since 1990.In 25 southwest Missouri counties, the number of Hispanics grew from 7,579 in 1990 to 22,058 in 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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