Tricia Ruiz joined the Concussion Legacy Foundation as the CLF HelpLine Coordinator in September 2022. She was born in central California and raised in eastern Montana, where hunting, fishing and sports are the staples of life. Tricia earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Dakota. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, sewing, and going for a walk or run outdoors.

Prior to joining the Concussion Legacy Foundation, Tricia assisted Veterans in receiving care through TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Medicare members navigate Social Determinants of Health through Signify Health LLC. Tricia’s passion has always been to serve others, providing hope and support.

Tricia has endured shared experiences with family members who suffered from concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Tricia embraces the opportunity to support the patients and families dealing with CTE, concussion, PCS, and TBI.