Ruth Hale

Project Manager & Training Coordinator

Ruth has her B.A. in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Arukah, she taught K-5 general music and junior high choir in the K-8 school system for seven years as well as coached 5th & 6th grade girls basketball. As the project manager and training coordinator, Ruth plans, implements, and maintains key projects for Arukah, as well as designs and oversees career development for staff members She is very passionate about mental health and substance abuse awareness and breaking down the stigmas that still surround them, especially within rural communities. Originally from Lincoln, Illinois, Ruth moved to Princeton in 2011. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing the piano, and baking.