Ruth has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Goucher College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. She was honored as the youngest alum ever awarded the Goucher College Excellence in Public Service Award. In 2014, she was given the Smart CEO Brava Award and profiled as a CEO in the NY Times Corner Office. She has also received the Trailblazer Award from the Community Resource Exchange and the Unsung Hero Award from the Female Founders Alliance.

She received Certification from the American Management Association in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and am certified in Myers-Briggs. She is currently a Board Member of The Lucky Fin Project.