Ruth has nearly two decades of experience in business, analysis, marketing, business management and non-profit management.  For over 10 years she has worked for non-profits doing institutional advancement research.  Ruth has assisted in the success of several multi-million dollar capital campaigns.  She is a member of NEDRA, APRA , CASE and MENSA.    She is on the Western Massachusetts Regional Economic Council for E2M.org.  She is registered through the Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour Experienced Yoga Teacher. She is certified through Finding Inner Peace as a Prenatal Yoga Instructor.   She is a Certified Spencer Pilates Instructor and a NESTA Certified Holistic Stress Management Specialist.   Ruth is the former owner and director of Now and Zen Yoga.  Currently, Ruth is the Director of Research for The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT.  Ruth received her B.A. from Smith College and her M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts.