As the principal in charge of operations, Ruth brings four decades of experience in the Washington area as a lobbyist, homemaker, civic activist, and investment manager. Her organizational acumen provides a strong administrative and operational foundation for EDGE
- Northstar Collaborative, President, 2003-Present
Manages a multi-million-dollar real estate investment portfolio
- Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, Community Coordinator, 1996-2000
Supported a community-wide economic development program in Arlington, VA
- Assistant to Vice President and Mrs Gore, 1992-2001
Provided ongoing support to the Second Family
- Clinton-Gore Presidential Transition Team, 1992
Served as an administrator for the Second Family-elect
- National Trust for Historic Preservation, Congressional Liaison & Assistant Director of Maritime Preservation, 1976-1986
Developed and implemented advocacy campaigns; developed special projects and administered grant programs
- Arlington Public Schools, Parent Volunteer, 1988-2009
Supported tutoring programs, the PTA, after school projects, and youth development activities
- University of California, Berkeley, BA in History, 1971
