Ruth is a natural born leader and champion of diversity, who has spent her entire 25-year career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles at each turn in their everyday lives. A firm believer in inclusion, education and of the role opportunity brings in allowing people to experience greater achievement, Ruth spent 15 years in a central role at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City where she helped in its effectiveness and expansion. As their CEO for the past seven years, Ruth leads the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), a 31-year-old NYC-based college access and success program for underserved youth. She aligns with the HEAF vision of providing a continuum of educational, development, leadership, and personal resilience opportunities.

Ruth was born with a limb difference and has become renowned for being an inspirational speaker and coach on the issues of diversity and inclusion, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences and rising above life's challenges. If you are looking to take two steps in the right direction towards creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce, then it’s time to level up with Ruth.