Vanessa Ruiz
National Geographic Visual Journalist | Storytelling with Data and Images
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Vanessa Ruiz is a visual journalist who uses data visualization and photography to tell compelling stories. As the founder of the data visualization department at National Geographic, she has pioneered new ways of communicating complex information through impactful visual media.
Ruiz's work has been featured in influential publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post, earning prestigious Malofiej and Loeb Awards. Her captivating keynotes reveal how audiences can harness the power of data and imagery to drive deeper engagement and decision-making.
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The spellbinding art of human anatomy
Vanessa Ruiz takes us on an illustrated journey of human anatomical art over the centuries, sharing captivating images that bring this visual science -- and the contemporary artists inspired by it -- to life. "Anatomical art has the power to reach far beyond the pages of a medical textbook," she says, "connecting our innermost selves with our bodies through art."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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