MORE ABOUT ME

Ruth lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband Mengen. Ruth has a background in education and has worked in higher ed in enrollment. Her interactions with students have built in her a passion for, and commitment to, quality education that is available to all at affordable costs. Ruth worked for 3 years, half of which was during COVID-19, as an essential worker in the hospitality field. Currently, Ruth works in the learning and development field, creating courses for adult learners. Through her experiences, Ruth honed skills of leading through empowerment and problem-solving that are essential for being part of conversations around issues in our country.

Ruth understands many of the struggles of the middle-class American family through her own experiences. When young and newly married, Ruth and her husband lived on a single income while Mengen was working on getting his green card and could not work. She experienced things like walking through the grocery store and putting items back on the shelf to stay within budget for the week. While in graduate school, Ruth worked one full-time job and a second part-time job to cover school costs, while also taking care of her family. 

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Ruth is involved in the local community around the city, whether forging relationships with business owners and leaders, serving in the Young Professional Association of Louisville, or being involved in local politics.  She believes in being part of the change and growth needed starting from the local level. 

An average citizen herself, Ruth wants to be a voice for the families of Kentucky. She strongly believes in listening to the voices of those she seeks to represent and bridging the polarization that exists through conversation, education, and real solutions.