Since joining CalSAC in 2008, Ruth has championed the only statewide fellowship for emerging leaders of color in the out-of-school time field, sustained the largest training network in the country, grew grassroots advocacy and civic engagement, and launched a campaign to build capacity and professionalism by cultivating a culture of philanthropy. Ruth prides herself on fostering a strong organizational culture that leads with values, acts with integrity, and strives to be and cultivate equity-driven leaders. Ruth serves as the Co-Chair of the CA Department of Education Expanded Learning Division Workforce Advisory, the Co-Chair of the CA Afterschool Network Leadership Team, and the CA State Affiliate Leader of the National Afterschool Association.

Prior to CalSAC, Ruth led statewide campaigns working toward higher education access and affordability. She holds an MSW from California State University, Fresno with an emphasis in community organizing and advocacy and is a Certified Nonprofit Professional through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. She is also an alum of the LeaderSpring Executive Director Fellowship and CompassPoint Fundraising Bright Spots Program. In her spare time, she contributes to Maven Youth, a nonprofit empowering LGBT+ youth through career exploration in the tech sector.