Ruth joined the Nittany Lion Club as Assistant Director of Development for Annual Giving in August 2024. Prior to joining the NLC, Ruth worked as the Account Specialist for Sales, Service, and Retention at the University of Notre Dame for 2.5 years.
A native of Emporium, PA, Ruth graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2019 where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management and two minors in Business Administration and Coaching. Following her graduation from Slippery Rock, she pursued her Master of Science degree in Sport Management at West Virginia University where she was a graduate assistant for the Mountaineer Athletic Club for 2 years.