Celia Ruiz Calderón

Celia Ruiz Calderón was born and raised on Kansas City’s East Side to parents who emigrated from El Derramadero, Guanajuato, Mexico. Celia is the Social Determinants of Health Project Coordinator with UnitedHealthcare, a Bilingual Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Art as Mentorship Board Member, and a Commissioner for both Kansas City, Missouri’s LGBTQ Commission and Municipal Art Commission. Celia is a native Spanish speaker, interpreter, and community advocate.