Melanie Kirkwood Ruiz is the Chief Information and Technology Officer at ABM Industries, where she led the launch of Women at ABM, the company’s first Employee Resource Group, serving as Executive Sponsor. Since its inception in 2023, the group has grown to over 700 members across the U.S. and U.K. and organized successful events focused on women’s challenges and opportunities in the workplace. Melanie also provides mentorship and supports colleagues at all career stages, nurturing interest in STEM and fostering engagement with internal and external partners. As a founding member of ABM’s DEI programs, she focuses on recruiting and retaining diverse talent and advocating for equality among underrepresented groups.Beyond ABM, Melanie inspires young children in underprivileged areas in Houston, promoting excitement for STEM. Under her leadership, Women at ABM chapters raised over $10,000 for the American Cancer Society through various events, highlighting her commitment to community and social responsibility.
