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Ruth Obel-Jorgensen
Thrive Paradigm Senior Partner
With 20+ years of experience and education in the nonprofit social justice sector, Ruth Obel-Jorgensen has worked to create systems change through values-driven leadership and practices that advance equity. As the former executive director of the California School-Age Consortium, Ruth worked in partnership with staff and constituents to design a statewide fellowship for leaders of color, grow the largest network of youth development trainers, elevate base building advocacy efforts, and launch a grassroots philanthropic capacity building initiative. Ruth prides herself in fostering a strong organizational culture that leads with values, acts with integrity, and strives to be and cultivate equity-driven leaders – recognizing that we’re all part of a larger social justice movement. Ruth founded Corazon Catalysts and joined the Thrive Paradigm team to continue to catalyze change. She holds an MSW and CNP.