Ruth Rathblott on Clubhouse

Bio

TEDx and Inspirational Speaker, Ruth Rathblott is an award-winning CEO who is committed to creating inclusion for all. She is a leader who has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles.

Ruth was born with a limb difference and is currently speaking on issues of diversity and inclusion, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences and rising above life's challenges.

Ruth has been a nonprofit leader for over 25 years, 15 of which she spent at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City where she played a central role in its expansion. It was at that organization that she fostered a deep appreciation for inclusion as far as education and opportunity, which successfully propelled the students to greater achievement. As the former CEO of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) for 8+ years, a NYC-based college access and success program for underserved youth, she aligned strongly with the vision of providing a continuum of educational, development, leadership, and personal resilience opportunities.

Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. She was honored to be the youngest alum ever awarded the Goucher College Excellence in Public Service Award. In 2014, she was profiled as a CEO in the NY Times Corner Office, which featured her passion and motivation for "things I want to be a part of.” https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/11/business/ruth-rathblott-of-harlem-educational-activities-fund-on-seeking-opportunities.html.