Ruthie serves as the Grants Director for Alzheimer’s & Healthy Aging at Bader Philanthropies. She brings a passion for serving older adults, particularly those from vulnerable and underserved populations. She is a proud graduate of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at UW-Milwaukee, where she obtained both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. During her graduate education, she focused on gerontology and went on to work as a geriatric social worker for over a decade before joining Bader Philanthropies.
Outside of work, Ruthie is an avid Brewers fan. She enjoys gardening, reading, and crafting.