Dominic Ramos-Ruiz
Advisor at the Conduit
Dominic is spearheading the New York expansion of The Conduit, a community for individuals and organizations dedicated to social impact. Previously, Dominic worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in community development and impact investing, where he bridged the worlds of finance and social entrepreneurship to support low-income communities. He also co-chaired the NY Fed president’s advisory council, facilitating crucial discussions among business and non-profit leaders to inform monetary policy.
Before his role at the Fed, Dominic was the Director of Healthy Buildings at GreenGen and a Senior Advisor at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). He played a key role in promoting sustainable building practices globally, expanding IWBI’s reach to 60 countries, and forging partnerships with entities like the United Nations, World Economic Forum, and Enterprise Community Partners. Dominic’s earlier experience includes real estate development at Weitzman Associates and Lane4 Property Group, along with a legal counsel fellowship at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Dominic holds a master’s degree in regional and community planning and is actively involved in many civic and cultural organizations. He serves as Vice Chair at the Design Trust for Public Space, is a member of The Public Theater’s Young Partner Board, and the MoMA Contemporary Arts Council. With a deep passion for historic preservation, Dominic and his husband have been supporters of organizations like the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, Jackson Hole Land Trust, and the Municipal Art Society of New York. In July 2020, Crain’s New York Business recognized him as a Rising Star in Real Estate.
Outside of his professional life, Dominic is an avid cyclist, snowboarder, and occasional sailor on J/105s. He and his husband split their time between the U.S. and Spain.