Ruiz accepts himself as both Mormon and gay and has served as Senior Vice President of Affirmation Mexico. While serving as an Affirmation leader in Mexico, the country saw remarkable growth, organizing in eight areas and training regional leaders who continually work together.

Filmed at the 2018 Affirmation International Conference, July 20-22, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Affirmation is a community of support for LGBTQ Mormons, their families, and their friends. For more information, please visit https://affirmation.org.