“I work at the Advocacy Center because I want to advocate for those who lack the knowledge and resources to adequately defend themselves.”

Experience

• Ruth is the co-director of the Immigrant Justice Program.
• She is a EOIR Fully Accredited Legal Representative (from 2018 until present).
• Ruth received the Liberty Bell Award from Mecklenburg County Bar in 2019 and the John Lea Support Staff Award in September 2022.

Education

• Hunter College, Bachelor of Arts
• Long Island University, Paralegal Certification

Professional Affiliations:

• Latin American Coalition, El Puente, Know Your Rights Workshops Conductor
• Latin American Coalition, Carolina Network Organization, Immigration Clinics Volunteer

Community Affiliations:

• Enlace, Board Chair