A former attorney in Australia, Ruth has 18 years of corporate experience in the USA focusing on strategic planning, PR, business development. Clients served include international, national and local organizations across diverse industry sectors.

Ruth believes that humor and strength can be drawn from even the darkest experiences. A survivor of domestic abuse, homelessness, and breast cancer, Ruth has been sharing her personal story with corporate, student, faith-based, and women-focused organizations - more recently, through Wollongong Council's 'Living Books Library' program, educating high school students on healthy relationships.

A portion of all proceeds is donated to support exercise and wellness programs for women recovering from breast cancer.