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About
Leora Ruzin, CMB, AMP is the Founder and Owner of Ruzin Creative, LLC. She is a…
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Board Member- Grand Junction Housing Authority
City of Grand Junction
- Present 1 year
Social Services
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Board Member
20/20 Vision for Success Coaching
- 1 year 7 months
Education
National Director for the "Women with Vision" division of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching
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Delegated Spokeswoman
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB)
- 3 years 4 months
Human Rights
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Board Member
VAREP National
- 5 months
i18n_veterans
Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Fresno chapter as the Secretary.
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Mortgage Action Alliance- Steering Committee (At-Large Member)
Mortgage Bankers Association
- 5 years 5 months
Politics
This voluntary, non-partisan and free nationwide grassroots lobbying network of real estate finance industry professionals, affiliated with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), is dedicated to strengthening the industry's voice and lobbying power in Washington, DC and state capitals across America.
As an At-Large voting member (as of Feb 2020) of the MAA Steering Committee, I will engage with the other members to plan grassroots efforts to promote the goals of the Alliance. -
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Treasurer- Student Senate
Colorado Technical University
- 1 year 1 month
Politics
Elected to maintain budget and financials for the Student Senate. Voted on important issues relating to how funds would be used to help the student body achieve a positive experience while attending CTU.
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President- Family Readiness Group- 743rd MI BN
US Army
- 1 year 1 month
Social Services
Elected to serve the US Army as an advocate for military spouses and their families. Maintained a budget for Alpha Company, 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion out of Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. Participated in fundraising activities and provided volunteer service at several US Army functions and conferences. Provided assistance to Army families in need, to include providing baby baskets, meal delivery and other services.
Publications
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The Women behind GROW: Guaranteed Rate Organization of Women
Mortgage Women Magazine
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Impostor Syndrome: How Do You Protect Yourself from Becoming Afflicted?
Mortgage Women Magazine
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Diversity & Inclusion at Flagstar Bank
Mortgage Women Magazine
See publicationDiversity & Inclusion at Flagstar Bank: How an initiative has evolved into a corporate culture shift
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New Credit Reporting, New Lender Challenges
Mortgage Women Magazine
See publicationThe upcoming changes to credit reporting could negatively affect the mortgage landscape.
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Uncertainty With Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty
Mortgage Women Magazine
See publicationA look into the flaws with Fannie Mae's new Day 1 Certainty Program
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A Year Later: The TRID Hangover
Mortgage Women Magazine
See publicationA look at the mortgage landscape a year after the implementation of Know Before You Owe.
Honors & Awards
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Progress in Lending Thought Leader- 2021
Progress in Lending
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Veteran Leader Award- 2021
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB)
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Women with Vision Award- 2021
20/20 Vision for Success Coaching
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NEXT Powerhouse- 2021
NEXT Mortgage Events
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Lighthouse Award- 2021
Amplifii
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Women of Inspiration- 2020
National Mortgage Professional Magazine
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30 Most Powerful Women in Fintech- 2020
Progress in Lending
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Housing Wire- 2020 Woman of Influence
Housing Wire
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Media Leader Award- 2020
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB)
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Women With Vision Award- 2020
20/20 Vision For Success Coaching
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Lending Luminary- 2019
Progress in Lending
Nominated and awarded by Progress in Lending at the MBA Annual Convention- October 2019
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Women with Vision Award- 2019
20/20 Vision for Success Coaching & Mortgage Women Magazine
I was nominated and selected by a jury of my
peers within the mortgage industry as a recipient of this inaugural award. -
30 Most Powerful Women in FinTech- 2019
Progress in Lending
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