Ruth Lee

Ruth Lee is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in marketing, development, and education. Currently serving as the Chief Marketing and Development Officer at CareSTL Health and a Commissioner at the Port Authority of St. Louis, Ruth has also co-founded Acade'mie Lafayette, Missouri's first French Immersion Public Charter School. Previous roles include CEO of Connections to Success and Chief Development Officer for The Little Bit Foundation, where Ruth was instrumental in growing significant budgetary resources. With a background in public information and partnerships at Hickman Mills C-1 School District and strategic roles at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center and the KC Convention & Visitors Association, Ruth demonstrates a strong commitment to community engagement and organizational development. Ruth holds an Executive MBA from Rockhurst University and a BA in Communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.