Jesse Ruiz
VISTRIA, Partner, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Jesse Ruiz is a Partner, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of The Vistria Group, LP, a next generation private investment firm focused on investing in middle market companies and delivering both financial returns and societal impact.
Prior to joining Vistria, Jesse was the Deputy Governor for Education in Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s administration, overseeing the state’s education system from early childhood through higher education, as well as the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
For 22 years at the firm, Jesse focused his practice on middle-market mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions. Throughout his legal career, Jesse has also dedicated time to public service. He has served as President of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, Commissioner on the Public Building Commission, Vice President of the Chicago Board of Education, Interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education, Commissioner on the U.S. Department of Education Equity and Excellence Commission, Commissioner on the Illinois Supreme Court Character and Fitness Committee, and Commissioner on the Chicago Public Schools Desegregation Monitoring Commission. In October 2023, Governor Pritzker appointed Jesse to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees and in January 2025 he was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Jesse received his JD from the University of Chicago Law
Panel Information
Wednesday, March 11, 2025
10:00 AM EST
Next-Gen Talent: How to Upskill Latinos and Transform America's Education and Training
This session will focus on upskilling Latinos and transforming America’s education and training systems to ensure they are equipped for leadership in the technological revolution. In an ever-changing workforce environment, building resilience for Latinos is critical, with an emphasis on skill development and career readiness. While a four-year degree remains valuable, barriers such as college affordability and inequities in K-12 education persist. Experts will explore how initiatives like Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), partnerships, and philanthropic efforts can reduce costs, improve access, and help Latinos build the skills necessary for long-term success in a dynamic economy.
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