Mariela Ruiz-Angel:  Ruiz-Angel brings her experience from both the mental and behavioral health industry and local government to the role of Director of the Albuquerque Community Safety Department. Ruiz-Angel has an extensive background in social work, program development, and corporate customer relations and management.

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Ruiz-Angel’s has served two Albuquerque Mayors in multiple start up programs including AmeriCorps and youth workforce development. She spent 5 years creating and managing the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs before becoming the founding Director of the Community Safety Department in June 2020.

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In her new role leading the third branch of public safety, Ruiz-Angel is working to ensure that the department follows through with its mission of advocating and promoting a citywide culture that values the voices of all residents.

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Ruiz-Angel holds a Master of Social Work in Leadership and Administration, and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from New Mexico Highlands University.