Kathleen Ruddy

Kathleen Ruddy is an experienced nonprofit executive with a robust background in fundraising and leadership within the childhood cancer sector. Since October 2004, Kathleen has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at St. Baldrick's Foundation, guiding initiatives to support childhood cancer research. Prior to this role, Kathleen held positions as Director of Major Gifts at both CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation from November 1995 to March 2001 and the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles from 1995 to 2001. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individualized Studies, focusing on Public Relations and Marketing, from Loyola Marymount University, completed in 1988.