Navigating Your Way Forward

Join fellow alumna Sharon Ruiz as she reflects on her path from graduation to executive leadership and the pivotal lessons, she wishes she’d known earlier. Sharon will offer insights that transcend industries and career stages. Whether a current student, mid-career, newly pivoting, or mentoring the next generation, this session will offer practical takeaways and reflective prompts to help you chart your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

About Sharon Ruiz
Sharon (Garelick) Ruiz, MBA '86, BS '85, is the Vice President of Capacity and Operational Systems at Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. A native Buffalonian, Sharon is a graduate of the 3/2 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering/MBA program at University at Buffalo. After several work experiences in manufacturing and distribution with Corning, Kodak, Simon & Schuster, and Coach in NY and NJ, Sharon relocated for an opportunity with Coach (now Tapestry) to start up a global Distribution and Customer Service Center in Jacksonville, FL. She is mom to Jules, a Junior at the University of Georgia, and Bandit, a 7-year-old Sheepadoodle. In her free time, Sharon is an avid golfer, baker, and loves to travel!