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Ruth Rathblott

Transform workplace diversity with Ruth Rathblott, speaker and inclusion advocate. Ruth works with organizations to embrace uniqueness, overcome challenges, and build inclusive cultures, leveraging 25 years of leadership experience at HEAF and Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC.

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Ruth Rathblott

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  • Advocate for diversity and inclusion in education and workforce
  • CEO of Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF)
  • Inspirational speaker on overcoming challenges and embracing uniqueness
Ruth is a natural leader and advocate for diversity, dedicating her entire 25-year career to creating opportunities for those who face obstacles in their daily lives. She firmly believes in the power of inclusion, education, and providing opportunities for people to achieve greater success. For 15 years, Ruth played a key role at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, contributing to its effectiveness and expansion. As the CEO of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) for the past seven years, Ruth leads a 31-year-old college access and success program for underserved youth in NYC. Her work aligns with HEAF's mission of offering a range of educational, developmental, leadership, and personal resilience opportunities. Ruth's own experience with a limb difference has made her a renowned inspirational speaker and coach on diversity, inclusion, embracing uniqueness, and overcoming life's challenges. If you are looking to make progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, Ruth is the person to turn to. She will help you take two important steps in the right direction.

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Why we recommend booking Ruth

Ruth brings a wealth of experience from her 25-year career dedicated to fostering diversity and creating opportunities for those facing challenges. Her personal journey and professional success as a leader in nonprofit organizations make her an authentic and inspiring speaker on diversity and inclusion. Booking Ruth will empower your team or business to embrace uniqueness and drive meaningful progress towards a more inclusive environment.

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What topics does Ruth Rathblott specialise in?
Ruth Rathblott specialises in discussing diversity, inclusion, education and more.
What is Ruth Rathblott's speaking style like?
Ruth inspires with her passion for diversity and inclusion, leading impactful sessions that empower individuals to overcome challenges and achieve success. Her experience makes her a sought-after speaker and coach.
How can I book Ruth Rathblott for my next event?
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