Angel Cruz

About Angel Cruz

Gallup Strengths: Connectedness | Harmony | Consistency | Relator | Empathy As a first-generation American raised in New York by Dominican immigrants, the values instilled in me during my upbringing have been my compass. This foundation led me to proudly serve for 11 years in the United States Marine Corps. Beginning my journey as a communications specialist, I later embraced the demanding role of Special Operations as a Critical Skills Operator, otherwise known as a Marine Raider. This experience sharpened my skills in strategic analysis, operational management, and executive communication, often in fast paced and high-pressure environments. At the heart of my life mission is to inspire self-worth, empowering everyone to realize their boundless potential. Through empathy and authenticity, I aim to be a beacon for those in their darkest hours, helping them find their brightest moments. I deeply value building and cultivating deep relationships, harnessing collective strengths for shared successes. As a lifelong learner, I continuously strive to enrich the human experience, challenging myself and others to venture beyond our comfort zones. Life, to me, is a series of actions and reactions driven by underlying threads that bind our experiences.Poised for the next chapter in my professional journey, my commitment to amplifying self worth—for my loved ones and the world at large—remains steadfast. I\'m eager to infuse future teams and organizations with emotional awareness rooted in the resilience and leadership I\'ve cultivated as a Marine Raider. Fostering an environment where each member\'s self-worth is celebrated, their potential unlocked, and growth unceasing, pushing us to achieve heights previously unimagined: Bachelor of Science focused on International Relations and National Security Studies : Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance : As a Special Operations veteran transitioning out of military service, I\'m seeking opportunities to apply my diverse expertise:Overseeing high-stakes projects, ensuring both efficiency and effectiveness.Strategic analytical skills, adept at identifying and addressing multifaceted challenges. Cross-functional management leading diverse teams with various roles and core skills. Operational optimization, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness even under stringent conditions.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Flow Integrative

   Jun 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Flow Integrative is a licensing-based company providing a clinically governed ketamine IV therapy system for medical providers. As CEO, I work alongside founder Christi Myers to guide Flow’s next phase of growth, alignment, and national expansion of its licensed clinical system.The work centers on supporting responsible integration of ketamine IV therapy into medical practice through adaptive clinical protocols, education, documentation, and implementation frameworks designed to meet real-world regulatory and operational realities. Flow’s system is informed by more than 20 years of modern clinical research and decades of established medical use of ketamine, with a focus on patient safety, clinical governance, and ethical delivery of care.This role reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening what has already been built and expanding thoughtfully while remaining grounded in integrity, trust, and whole-person care.

Education

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, International Relations and National Security Studies