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About the Author
Omar Ruiz — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Voting Academy

Omar Ruiz

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Baby of the Year Semifinalist

Omar competed in Baby of the Year with his son Julian and reached the semifinals. His campaign was featured on Boston 25 News. He built Voting Academy to give Colossal contest competitors the round-by-round strategy they need before each stage of the competition begins.