Stephanie Ruiz

Program Assistant at Inland Empire Waterkeeper

stephanie@iewaterkeeper.org

Stephanie graduated from the University of California, Riverside, in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. After graduation, she conducted research at UC Riverside on the water quality of Polancos in Eastern Coachella Valley, impacting low-income and Latinx communities. Before joining the Inland Empire Waterkeeper, Stephanie worked for the City of Fontana and Live Oak Elementary School, educating K-12 students on the environment and improving their literacy.

In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys pilates, loves traveling to new places, and often visits art museums to explore different exhibits.